Eggfruit - Over 100 Seeds

Eggfruit / Brinjal (Black Beauty) Seeds

Grow your own heavy crops of rich, glossy, dark purple fruit with our premium Black Beauty Eggfruit seeds.

Also widely known as Brinjal or Aubergine in South Africa, this legendary 1902 heirloom variety is the gold standard for home gardeners due to its exceptional flavor, tender flesh, and reliable production.

Why Choose Black Beauty Eggfruit?

1. Heirloom Quality: Pure, non-GMO open-pollinated seeds that preserve the classic, buttery flavor without any bitterness.
2. High Yields: This robust plant produces large, plump, bell-shaped fruits that hold their quality long after picking.
3. Abundant Pack: Every single packet contains over 100 seeds, giving you plenty of seeds to plant over multiple summer seasons.
4. South African Favorite: Thrives beautifully in our hot summer sun, making it a perfect staple for local veggie patches.

South African Planting & Growing Guide

• Best Planting Time: Sow indoors from August to September, or sow directly outdoors from October to December once all danger of frost has passed.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 6mm deep in nutrient-rich seed trays or free-draining soil.
• Spacing: Space seedlings 50cm to 60cm apart in rows to allow the bushy plants enough room to spread.
• Sunlight: Requires absolute full sun—ensure your plants get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; water at the base of the plant to keep the leaves dry.
• Harvest: Ready to pick in 75 to 90 days from transplanting when the skin is still intensely dark, glossy, and firm.