Florida High Bush Eggplant Seeds

Florida High Bush Eggplant Seeds

Florida High Bush Eggplant is considered "The perfect, classic Eggplant".

This Eggplant originated in Florida in the 1940s for use in commercial fields. It gets it's name from the large, upright plant that keeps it's enormous fruit off the ground.

Florida High Bush is the ideal and picture perfect classic eggplant perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, baking or any other eggplant use.

Florida High Bush Eggplant is disease and drought resistant, hardy and ever-bearing.

A Great choice for both home gardeners and market growers.

Also available:
Basil Seeds
Chioggia Beet Seeds
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Recipe for Eggplant Catalana:

Submitted by Kris in LA, California

• 4 Large Florida High Bush Eggplants
• 1 Medium Onion
• Garlic to taste
• 1 C. oil
• 1 Pound Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes
• 6 walnuts
• Fresh Italian Parsley
• Salt
• 1 C. Stock

1. Cut the eggplant in slices crosswise, with their skin, sprinkle with salt and let rest 10 minutes. Drain, dry and fry in hot oil. Put aside.
2. In an earthen-ware pot with a little oil, fry the peeled and minced garlic, with the peeled and minced onion. When done, add the peeled tomatoes cut in small pieces, and when cooked, add the eggplant.
3. Salt and pepper to taste, and then add the walnuts, processed coarsely in a food processor and stirred in the cup of stock.
4. Cook at very low heat until not too liquid.
5. Served in the earthenware pot in which it was cooked. Can also be served with a fried egg, if desired.

Companion Plants for Eggplant : These plants will grow well with Eggplant

• Beans


• Peas


• Spinach


• Tarragon


• Thyme


• Marigold

Repellent Plants for Eggplant: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Eggplant

• Fennel