Solanum ‘Black Beauty’ 0.28G

A beautiful vegetable with lovely, lavender blossoms pretty enough to grow in the flower garden. 'Black Beauty' has set the standard since 1902 for large, high-quality fruit. Outstanding when harvested at their peak, the skin is tender, so no need to peel it. A widely used international food; there are countless recipes from Italy to China to Russia and beyond.

• Season of Interest: Mid-summer through late summer; harvest in 75-90 days
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun (6 to 6+ Hours)
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile, sandy loam to loam soil high in organic matter; pH of 5.5-6.8; amended with compost or well-rotted manure; requires rich, warm soil with good drainage