Black Beauty Baingan is a classic globe eggplant grown for dishes where the flesh softens into rich texture and absorbs spices beautifully. The deep purple fruits develop a tender interior that cooks down smoothly, making them especially suited for sabzis, bharta, and slow-simmered gravies.
In many South Asian kitchens, eggplant isn’t just a vegetable — it’s a foundation ingredient that carries masala, smoke, and oil in a way few plants can. Black Beauty offers a dependable harvest with familiar flavor and structure, whether roasted whole for mash-style dishes or diced for everyday cooking.
The plants produce steadily through warm weather, rewarding gardeners with fruits that balance size and tenderness without becoming overly seedy.
Who This Is For
• Home cooks who regularly make baingan-based dishes
• Gardeners wanting a reliable, classic globe eggplant
• Anyone growing for roasting, frying, or curry applications
• Warm-climate growers looking for a productive summer crop
What You’ll Make With It
Black Beauty shines in dishes where eggplant becomes the center of the plate:
• Baingan bharta and roasted eggplant mash
• Aloo baingan and dry sabzis
• Stuffed eggplant curries and gravies
• Smoky chutneys and roasted spreads
• Fried or sautéed eggplant for everyday meals
The flesh becomes creamy when cooked, allowing spices and aromatics to carry through the dish.
Growing Notes
Start seeds indoors about 8–10 weeks before warm weather arrives, as eggplant benefits from a longer head start than tomatoes. Transplant only once nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F and soil has warmed. Provide full sun and consistent watering to support steady fruit development.
Plants grow upright and benefit from staking or cages, especially as fruits gain weight. Harvest when skins are glossy and firm to encourage continued production and best flavor.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Solanum melongena
Plant type: Warm season annual
Growth habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun
Fruit size: Large globe type
Days to maturity: Approximately 70–80 days from transplant
Why We Grow It
Black Beauty remains a staple because it performs reliably in the kitchen as much as in the garden. For growers who want an eggplant that adapts easily to everyday South Asian cooking — from smoky roasted dishes to quick sabzis — this variety offers familiarity, productivity, and flavor in one plant.
Each packet contains carefully packed seeds ready for your garden. Pair with our Grower’s Corner eggplant guide for step-by-step growing support.
