Little Veggie Patch Co - EGGPLANT 'FLORIDA MARKET' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

Large Purple Eggplant with Bell-Shaped Fruit

Grow Eggplant 'Florida Market', an old market variety that produces large purple, bell-shaped fruit on very large plants. This variety is well suited to temperate and subtropical climates and thrives in warm conditions.

Take care when harvesting, as the fruit has sharp spikes around the neck.

Growing Information

• Variety: Eggplant 'Florida Market'
• Type: Heirloom eggplant
• Plant: Very large
• Fruit: Large, purple and bell-shaped
• Climate: Temperate and subtropical
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Spacing: 40–60cm
• Sowing Depth: 0.5–1cm
• Position: Full sun in free-draining soil
• Companion Plant: Cucumber
• Approx. Seeds: 25–30

When to Plant in Australia

• Zone 1: September–November
• Zone 2: August–December
• Zone 3: August–March
• Zone 4: Any time

How to Grow

Soil

A couple of weeks before planting, prepare the soil by incorporating plenty of organic matter, such as compost and well-rotted animal manure.

Position

Choose a sunny, hot position with free-draining soil. Eggplant benefits from warm growing conditions.

How to Plant

Propagate the seeds in trays before transplanting the seedlings into the veggie patch. Eggplant can also be grown in larger pots, although it prefers an in-ground veggie patch.

Seed Sourcing: Locally sourced in small batches to maintain maximum viability for germination

Shipping

Not available for shipping to Western Australia.

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is all about making it easier for everyone to grow their own food, whether you have a backyard, balcony or small urban space. Known for its heirloom seeds, LVPC began its seed range in 2009 with four tomato varieties and has since grown to more than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and garden favourites.

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