Bonnie Plants Black Beauty Eggplant is easy to grow, delicious, and can be used in your kitchen in a variety of ways. Make eggplant parmesan, ratatouille, baba ghanoush, or simply grill slices or cubes to eat on sandwiches or with rice. This plant produces fruits that are approximately 8 in. long. You want to pick them before the glossy, dark skin begins to fade. This plant thrives in full sun, should be planted 24 to 36 in. apart, and grows 36 to 48 in. high. Our Black Beauty eggplant grows well in raised beds and in-ground. Add a cage to help support stems that are heavy with fruit. Plant it in rich, well-draining soil and keep the soil evenly moist. It reaches maturity about 60-70 days after planting. Bonnie Plants easy-to-grow varieties inspire culinary pursuits, adding delicious flavors, textures, and colors to your garden-to-table meals. With more than 100 years of experience, Bonnie Plants offers high-quality live plant varieties designed for your gardening success.