{"product_id":"eggplant-black-beauty-395","title":"Eggplant Black Beauty Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eBlack Beauty is a classic heirloom eggplant that has remained a favourite for generations. The bushy, spreading plants grow to around 80 cm tall and produce smooth, oval fruits up to 16 cm long with glossy purplish-black skin and tender, fine-flavoured flesh. Well suited to a wide range of Australian climates, including cooler southern regions, this reliable variety matures in approximately 72–85 days and is ideal for roasting, grilling, baking, and curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eTropics: March to September\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eSubtropics: August to December\u003cbr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eMild climates: September to December\u003cbr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCold climates: After the last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"718\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eSow seed in trays 5 mm deep in a warm, well drained seed-raising mix. Maintain temperatures between 22–30°C for reliable germination. Transplant seedlings into full sun once the soil has warmed, spacing plants 50–60 cm apart. Harvest fruit while the skin is glossy and firm for the best flavour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1150\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375832223962,"sku":"prefix_681c1f717e30e2.47630468","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375832256730,"sku":"prefix_681c1f717e3157.48783545","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375832289498,"sku":"prefix_681c1f717e3173.24716623","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46375832322266,"sku":"prefix_681c1f717e3191.40754126","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Eggplant_BlackBeauty1.jpg?v=1785802674","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/eggplant-black-beauty-395","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}