vegetable variety in zone 8b
Black Beauty eggplant in zone 8b
Black Beauty · Solanum melongena
- Zone
- 8b 15°F to 20°F
- Growing season
- 260 days
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 100
The verdict
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About Black Beauty
Mild, slightly sweet, meaty; classic large dark-purple Italian-style eggplant. Grilling, roasting, parmigiana, baba ghanoush. Heritage open-pollinated, productive once warm.
Critical timing for zone 8b
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Common challenges in zone 8b
- ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
- ▸ Citrus greening risk
- ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils
Modified care for zone 8b
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Black Beauty in adjacent zones
Other eggplant varieties for zone 8b
- Fairy Tale
Sweet, tender, no need to peel or salt; small lavender-and-white striped fruit. Grilling whole, stir-fry, fres…
- Ichiban
Mild, tender, thin-skinned; long slender Japanese-style eggplant. Stir-fries, grilling, miso glazes. Productiv…
- Rosa Bianca
Creamy, mild, low-bitterness; pink-and-white striped Italian heirloom. Roasting, stuffing, parmigiana. Product…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Black Beauty eggplant grow in zone 8b?
Yes. Black Beauty is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 9a, which includes zone 8b.
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