Florida Market Eggplant (100+ Seeds)

Description

Eggplant can be grown anytime in Georgia after Spring’s last Frost and before Fall’s first Frost! For best results, we recommend breaking this long eggplant growing season into two shorter ones; Spring and Fall. The Spring Growing Season begins after the last Spring Frost, ending with a final harvest in the Summer. The Fall Growing Season begins in the Summer, ending with a final harvest in the Fall. Specific Recommended Growing Dates are listed below.

Florida Market Eggplant is a high-yielding and hardy heirloom variety. It produces an abundance of 7 to 9 inch long fruit. Florida Market became popular in the late 1800’s because of its productivity and heat tolerance. The flesh is a pale white. Eggplant is delicious oven-baked, pan-seared, and cubed in stews and soups. The best tasting eggplants are fresh picked from the garden!

Expect Eggplant Bushes to reach a height of 2 to 4 feet at maturity. Once plants begin producing fruit, expect the fruiting to continue. Regular harvesting encourages more vigorous production.

Eggplants thrive in well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight. Make sure that plants receive plenty of water (don’t let them dry out).

Eggplants are a great source for Nutrients, Minerals, and Antioxidants.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 hours of Full Sun Daily)

Frost Tolerant?: No

Heirloom?: Yes

Days Until Harvest/Maturity: 70-90

Planting Depth: ¼” to ½”

Distance Between Rows: 3 Feet

Distance Between Plants: 3 Feet

Recommended Planting Dates:

Do not feel restricted to planting exclusively within the following date ranges. These dates are only a recommendation for best results based upon our experience, research, & best practices.

North Georgia: April 10 through October 25

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): April 10 through May 10
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): June 15 through July 15

Central Georgia: April 1 through November 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): April 1 through May 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 1 through July 30

South Georgia: March 15 through November 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): March 15 through May 20
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 10 through August 20

Coastal Georgia: February 25 through December 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 25 through May 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 15 through August 30

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