How long does it take to grow Eggplant, Black Beauty?

Eggplant, Black Beauty takes approximately 80 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Eggplant, Black Beauty need?

Eggplant, Black Beauty requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Eggplant, Black Beauty at 1/sqft (12" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Eggplant, Black Beauty is frost-sensitive and should not be exposed to frost.

Good companion plants for Eggplant, Black Beauty include Beans, Peppers, Marigolds, Amaranth. Avoid planting near Fennel.

Eggplant, Black Beauty seeds germinate in 7-14 days at an optimal temperature of 85°F.

Start Eggplant, Black Beauty seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant 3 weeks after last frost.

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Nightshade family — Black Beauty varietal

Days to Harvest80 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

Germination7-14 days

HardinessVery Tender

Germ. Temp85°F

Start Indoors8 weeks before last frost

BeansPeppersMarigoldsAmaranth

Fennel

Track Eggplant, Black Beauty from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.