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[Solanum melongena] Mirabella long black eggplant seeds, glossy purple skin, harvest ~80 days.
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A cylindrical, elongated variety, Mirabella eggplant stands out for its glossy purple skin and good productivity, ready for harvest about 80 days after sowing.
It belongs to the species Solanum melongena, family Solanaceae. An upright annual herbaceous plant, with elongated fruits held by a sturdy, often thorny stalk.
Sow in a protected seedbed between February and March, transplanting into the field or under tunnel from April-May, once the risk of frost has passed.
It needs fertile, well-drained soil, a sunny position and regular watering; balanced fertilising promotes the development of long, uniform fruits.
Harvest is generally about 80 days after sowing, once the fruits have reached the variety's typical length and the skin is taut and glossy.
Like other eggplants it can be affected by Colorado potato beetle, aphids and red spider mite; good drainage prevents root rot after heavy rain.
Its elongated shape and firm flesh make it ideal for grilling or frying slices, or for use in rolled and baked dishes.
A low-calorie vegetable rich in fibre, potassium and antioxidant compounds concentrated mainly in the dark purple skin.
Per 100 grams, Mirabella eggplant provides about 24 kcal, 1 g protein, 5.6 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 3 g fibre.