Eggplant prefers well drained loam to sandy loam soils, but will perform well in different soil types 1. Prefers acidic soil.
Black King needs a loamy and potting mix soil with a ph of 5.5 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).Early maturing variety – ~70-80 days from sowing to first harvest 1. Large oval, very firm fruits with an average mass of 500-600g, uniform shape and size, with a glossy dark purple colour 1. About 14 × 12 cm in size.
Black King F1, Black King hybrid