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EGGPLANT 'FLORIDA MARKET' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

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Ā  Very large plant that produces large purple, bell-shaped fruit. This is an old market variety and an excellent type for temperate and subtropical climates. Take care when picking as fruit...

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Description

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Very large plant that produces large purple, bell-shaped fruit. This is an old market variety and an excellent type for temperate and subtropical climates. Take care when picking as fruit has nasty spikes on its neck that more or less tell you to leave them alone.Ā 

When to Plant

Zone 1: Septemberā€“November

Zone 2: Augustā€“December

Zone 3: Augustā€“March

Zone 4: Any time

SoilĀ A couple of weeks prior to planting, prepare the soil by incorporating a high level of organic matter, such as compost and well-rotted animal manure.


Soil pH LevelĀ 6.0ā€“7.0

PositionĀ Choose a sunny, hot position in free-draining soil. Eggplant will appreciate the heat.

How to PlantĀ Propagate in seed trays. Then transplant the seedlings into the veggie patch. Eggplant are suitable for larger pots, but prefer an in-ground veggie patch.

SpacingĀ 40ā€“60 cm

DepthĀ 0.5 - 1cm

Companion PlantsĀ Cucumber

Approximate no. of seedsĀ  25-30

Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination

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**Shipping - Not to Western Australia**

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