EGGPLANT - FLORIDA MARKET
This lovely eggplant variety produces very high yields of glossy, black eggplants that range from an oval to a teardrop shape. The eggplants are of a substantial size and are borne on large, vigorous plants of upright growth. The plants are extremely productively and is a continuous setter of fruit making it ideal for home use.
This lovely eggplant variety produces very high yields of glossy, black eggplants that range from an oval to a teardrop shape. The eggplants are of a substantial size and are borne on large, vigorous plants of upright growth. The plants are extremely productively and is a continuous setter of fruit making it ideal for home use.It is a very popular variety with market gardeners and sells well at Farmers markets. Being a native of Africa and Southern Asia, this plant requires a long, warm growing season. In tropical/subtropical areas sow seed from September to March. In mild temperate climates sow from September to December, and in cold districts, sow only from October to December. Plants can take from 14 to 16 weeks to bear the eggplant fruit. It is best to start seedlings in a punnet or seedling tray and plant out into the garden when seedlings are around 15 cm and the soil is warm....25 C. Plant the seeds shallowly, 0.5-1.0 mm deep. Give plants plenty of space, about a square metre each. They may require additional staking.
QTY 60 Seeds