Imperial Black Beauty Eggplant Heirloom Tender Annual (80-85-day) Introduced around 1910, this popular variety has rich flavored fruits that hold up well. Plump, slightly lobed, 4-5-inch diameter fruits are a beautiful, shiny purple-black. Planting Depth: 1/4-inch Soil Temperature for Germination: 75-90-Degree F, day to Germination: 5-10 Avg. Spacing: 18-24-inch apart in rows 36-48-inch apart Avg. Seeding Rate: 5-6-ounce/acre-day to Maturity: 80-85 Full Sun Moderate Water, 50 Seed Count