Florida Market Eggplant Seeds

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Florida Market Eggplants

SKU: EG7-20

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80 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Florida Market Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of 9 to 10" long glossy dark purple teardrop shaped eggplants. Very flavorful. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, and baking. Plants are strong and are especially good for commercial growers. It does well in hot and humid regions. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A 1948 heirloom variety was developed by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in Gainesville, Florida, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, GRIF 14170.

Lot No: 181408

Germination: 87%

Test Date: 06/24

Seeds Per Pound: 96,000

Plant Height: 30 to 36” Tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Indoor Sow

Eggplant Solanum melongena

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/4 to 1/2"

75 F to 90 F

10 to 15 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

36"

18 to 30"

60 - 90 days

Eggplant Seed Planting Information:

Eggplants do best in well-drained soil that has been enhanced with compost and manure. They thrive in high heat and high humidity areas. Plant your seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before setting 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 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.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile slightly acid soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.

Water Requirements:

Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro once a month. Side dress plants with compost and manure.

Harvest Tips:

Cut fruit from plant when they are fully mature and reach full color.

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