Black Beauty Baingan (Eggplant) Seeds

Large Eggplant • Heirloom Type

Grow large, glossy eggplants for bharta, sabzi, roasting, and everyday cooking.

Black beauty eggplant

Black Beauty Baingan (Eggplant) Seeds

Large Eggplant • Heirloom Type
$4.49
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Non-GMO
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Container Friendly
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Full Sun
1Y
Annual
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Kitchen Uses
  • Bharta
  • Roasting
  • Sabzi

Easy Grow Info

Harvest while skins are glossy and firm for best flavor and texture.
Sun
Full sun
Type
Warm season annual
Start Method
Start indoors; transplant after warmth
Height
3–4 ft

About This Eggplant

Black Beauty is a classic heirloom eggplant known for its deep purple skin and tender, creamy flesh. The large globe-shaped fruits soften beautifully when roasted or cooked down, making them especially well suited for baingan bharta and other mashed or slow-cooked eggplant dishes. They also hold their texture nicely in sabzi and everyday cooking, with a mild flavor that stays smooth without bitterness when harvested at the right stage.

Productive plants grow upright and perform well in warm weather, producing a steady supply of traditional eggplants through the summer season.

Why We Grow It

We grow Black Beauty because it’s a dependable, familiar eggplant that fits easily into everyday cooking. It handles California heat well and produces large, versatile fruits that work across roasting, sabzi, and mashed dishes straight from the garden.

Grower’s Corner

Grower’s Corner: How to Grow Eggplant in Warm-Climate Gardens

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