Giant Black Oval Eggplant Seeds

• Giant Black Oval Eggplant
• The Giant Black Eggplant Plant
• How to Sow Giant Black Eggplant
• How to Grow Giant Black Eggplant
• Tips for Giant Black Eggplant
• Diseases and Pests of Giant Black Eggplant
• Uses and Curiosities of Giant Black Eggplant
• Properties of Giant Black Eggplant
• Nutritional Values of Giant Black Eggplant

Giant Black Oval Eggplant

Giant black oval eggplant is the classic pear-shaped, very dark, large-sized eggplant, among the most widely grown and versatile varieties in Italian vegetable-growing tradition.

The Giant Black Eggplant Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum melongena, family Solanaceae. A vigorous, productive plant capable of yielding notably large fruits with glossy, jet-black skin.

How to Sow Giant Black Eggplant

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, with soil temperature between 20 and 30°C; transplant once the seedling reaches 15-20 cm in height.

How to Grow Giant Black Eggplant

It needs fertile, well-drained soil, sunny exposure and steady watering, especially during fruit swelling, to obtain large-sized specimens.

Tips for Giant Black Eggplant

Harvest while the skin is taut and glossy: overripe fruits tend to develop more seeds and less prized flesh.

Diseases and Pests of Giant Black Eggplant

Like other eggplants it can be affected by Colorado potato beetle, aphids and red spider mite; good soil drainage prevents root rot after heavy rain.

Uses and Curiosities of Giant Black Eggplant

Perfect for all traditional preparations: grilled on its own, in caponata, in parmigiana and in pasta alla Norma.

Properties of Giant Black Eggplant

Made up of over 90% water, giant black eggplant is low in calories and rich in fibre, potassium and antioxidant phytonutrients.

Nutritional Values of Giant Black Eggplant

Per 100 grams, giant black eggplant provides about 24 kcal, 1 g protein, 5.7 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 3 g fibre.