The standard for large-fruited black eggplant, Burpee's Black Beauty is more than 100 years old. This 1902 Burpee introduction was an immediate hit because the plants ripened perfect fruits dramatically earlier than other varieties. It became the common market eggplant of today. Harvested fresh, however, makes all the difference. Loved by gardens and trusted by gardeners, Burpee© has been introducing fresh garden breakthroughs since 1876. Burpee offers only the highest quality, non-GMO seeds, hand-picked by expert horticulturalists to thrive in your home garden.