1400 ~ BLACK BEAUTY EGGPLANT
Introduced in 1902. Considered one of the earliest of the large-fruited varieties, coming to crop about 10 to 14 days ahead of the others, it was popular for the simple reason that it would produce well in short-season areas of the country. Black Beauty produces as many as 8-10 oval-shaped fruits, each weighing from 1 to 3 pounds per plant. But to maintain this productivity, it is necessary to pick the fruit regularly.
1404 ~ LONG PURPLE
80 Days. This Italian favorite has plants that grow 25 to 35 inches, and bear 4 or more fruits per plant, each growing 8-10 inches. Very productive, with dark purple fruit.