Eggplant BLACK BEAUTY
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| Crop Remark: | Very early maturing variety with good plant vigour. Ability to withstand harsh growing conditions makes it highly productive. Excellent quality solitary fruits with very glossy skin |
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| Mode of pollination: | Open Pollinated |
| Growing areas: |
Low medium altitudes |
| Seed rate/acre: |
100 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: |
200 seeds |
| Spacing: |
60 x 60 cm |
| Plant growth habit: |
Semi-erect |
| Plant branching: |
Medium spreading |
| Plant height |
Medium (55 - 65 cm tall) |
| Plant life cycle: |
Annual herb to perennial shrub |
| Maturity: |
65 - 75 days after transplanting |
| Leaf blade: |
Ovate shaped with dark green colour |
| Number of fruits per plant: | 12 - 15 fruits |
| Average fruit weight (g): | 70 - 120 g |
| Fruit shape: | Large obovate fruits with smooth and shinny surface no fruit curvature |
| Fruit shape: |
Round cylindrical with obtuse stem end |
| Fruit apex: | Rounded with very small and shallow scar |
| Mature fruit colour: | Blackish purple and glossy |
| Ripe fruit colour: | Yellow to brown |
| Fruit flesh: | Whitish with a tender texture |
| Yield potential |
Average 15 - 20 tons / acre |
| Disease resistance / tolerance: | Withstand harsh growing conditions |
| Usage: | Used in many culinary dishes such as soups and stew |
| Health benefits |
Rich in vitamins C & K, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol level, rich in nutrients; fiber, potassium, carbs |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo (4g), 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |