{"product_id":"eggplant-black-beauty-30-seeds","title":"Eggplant - Black Beauty (30 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEggplant - Black Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplant 'Black Beauty' is a classic American heirloom introduced in 1902 and one of the most widely grown and trusted eggplant varieties in the world. It produces large, oval, deep purple-black glossy fruit with tender, creamy flesh and a mild, rich flavour that is excellent in ratatouille, eggplant parmigiana, roasting, grilling, and Mediterranean-style cooking. A prolific and reliable variety that has remained the benchmark for large eggplants for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBushy and spreading in habit, 'Black Beauty' thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Stake plants early to support the weight of the heavy crop. Harvest while skin is still glossy and firm for the best flavour and texture, as overripe fruit can become bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors, 5 mm deep; transplant after frost risk passes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–75 cm; bushy and spreading\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 21–24°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 days; pick when skin is glossy, firm, and deep purple-black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, tender, and rich; excellent roasted or grilled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58391434723631,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Eggplant_-_Black_Beauty_30_seeds.png?v=1788037669","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/eggplant-black-beauty-30-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}