Black Beauty, an eggplant heirloom variety that is hard to miss. Glossy purple, on black, shiny grooves of flavor interlocking flesh. The bright apple or chamomile flavor profile distinctly lingers about in the culinary enthusiast memory. As a meat replacement, or a vegetable desert ingredient. Flavor and texture is a match with Rosa Bianca, and set apart from Indian varieties. Italian environmental conditions match our modern day unpredictable, and extreme weather patterns common for garden folk in the south eastern United States. With a high yield laden on strong branches incomparable to other Eggplant varieties, Black Beauty can grow unnoticed, unmanaged. I personally have avoided crop support as a cost saving measure when producing fruit from Black Beauty. Seeds have only came from heavy fruits, on unsupported, often neglected specimens. Vivid, and quite unusual to look at, market fans can’t get enough of these fruits picked small or slightly larger. Curious about recipes and eager for health benefits, Italian eggplant is always well received. A sharp contrast set again colorful displays, complimenting purple varietals. Excels in less-than-ideal conditions, without bitter tones common from improper watering conditions. Amongst insect pressure and deer, Black Beauty seems to avoid turmoil in destruction by use of its modest, thorny expression, resilient, and productive nature.
