Black Beauty
The Black Beauty Egg Plant, renowned for its smooth, glossy purplish-black skin and off-white to tan interior, has a remarkable history dating back to the late 1800s. It originated from a crossbreeding between the 'Black Pekin' Chinese eggplant and the 'Large Early Purple,' resulting in the creation of the 'Imperial Black Beauty,' commonly known as 'Black Beauty.'
This variety stands as one of the largest eggplants grown today. Introduced by the W. Atlee Burpee Company in 1902, 'Black Beauty' has earned its place as one of the oldest and most dependable eggplant varieties. It remains a classic choice for many. These plants are tall and sturdy, producing large fruits that can weigh over a pound each. Black Beauty' Eggplant, consistently produces 1-3 lb eggplants, known for their rapid development and abundant yield. The 'Imperial Black Beauty' Eggplant sets the standard for eggplants in the United States and boasts high resistance to diseases. It thrives in the warm, humid climate of the southern states and also grows admirably in the northern regions. This deep purple eggplant displays a vigorous growing habit, yielding an abundance of fruits. While they are best picked at a small to medium size, they will grow into substantial specimens if left to mature. This eggplant variety is an excellent choice for a wide range of dishes, including eggplant parmesan, fried eggplant, and stuffed eggplant.
The Black Beauty Egg Plant, renowned for its smooth, glossy purplish-black skin and off-white to tan interior, has a remarkable history dating back to the late 1800s. It originated from a crossbreeding between the 'Black Pekin' Chinese eggplant and the 'Large Early Purple,' resulting in the creation of the 'Imperial Black Beauty,' commonly known as 'Black Beauty.'
This variety stands as one of the largest eggplants grown today. Introduced by the W. Atlee Burpee Company in 1902, 'Black Beauty' has earned its place as one of the oldest and most dependable eggplant varieties. It remains a classic choice for many. These plants are tall and sturdy, producing large fruits that can weigh over a pound each. Black Beauty' Eggplant, consistently produces 1-3 lb eggplants, known for their rapid development and abundant yield. The 'Imperial Black Beauty' Eggplant sets the standard for eggplants in the United States and boasts high resistance to diseases. It thrives in the warm, humid climate of the southern states and also grows admirably in the northern regions. This deep purple eggplant displays a vigorous growing habit, yielding an abundance of fruits. While they are best picked at a small to medium size, they will grow into substantial specimens if left to mature. This eggplant variety is an excellent choice for a wide range of dishes, including eggplant parmesan, fried eggplant, and stuffed eggplant.
The Black Beauty Egg Plant, renowned for its smooth, glossy purplish-black skin and off-white to tan interior, has a remarkable history dating back to the late 1800s. It originated from a crossbreeding between the 'Black Pekin' Chinese eggplant and the 'Large Early Purple,' resulting in the creation of the 'Imperial Black Beauty,' commonly known as 'Black Beauty.'
This variety stands as one of the largest eggplants grown today. Introduced by the W. Atlee Burpee Company in 1902, 'Black Beauty' has earned its place as one of the oldest and most dependable eggplant varieties. It remains a classic choice for many. These plants are tall and sturdy, producing large fruits that can weigh over a pound each. Black Beauty' Eggplant, consistently produces 1-3 lb eggplants, known for their rapid development and abundant yield. The 'Imperial Black Beauty' Eggplant sets the standard for eggplants in the United States and boasts high resistance to diseases. It thrives in the warm, humid climate of the southern states and also grows admirably in the northern regions. This deep purple eggplant displays a vigorous growing habit, yielding an abundance of fruits. While they are best picked at a small to medium size, they will grow into substantial specimens if left to mature. This eggplant variety is an excellent choice for a wide range of dishes, including eggplant parmesan, fried eggplant, and stuffed eggplant.