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85 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Florida High Bush Eggplant Seeds. The plant produces high yields of large 8 to 10" long purplish black eggplants. These high quality eggplants are perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, and baking. The sturdy, large plants help keep the eggplants off the ground, making them a perfect variety for commercial production. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, GRIF 14171. A 1940s heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102564
Germination: 80%
Test Date: 08/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 96,000
Plant Height: 30 to 36” Tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Eggplants do best in well-drained soil enhanced with compost and manure. They thrive in high temperature and high humidity areas. Plant your seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before setting them outside. When seedlings are 4" to 6" tall, transplant them into larger pots so roots can grow properly. Grow transplants at 50°F to 70°F. Spring planting should occur 2 weeks after the last frost. Protect the plants from frost and wind. Plants will not set fruit when nighttime temperatures fall below 65°F. Plants can grow 3 ft tall.
Requires fertile, slightly acidic soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks. Side dress plants with compost and manure.
Cut fruit from plants with garden scissors so you don't damage the plant when they are fully mature and reach full color.