Florida High Bush Eggplant Seeds

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Number of Seeds per Pack: 50

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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.

Additional Seed Details

Family:Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species: melongena (mel-ON-gen-uh)
Cultivar: Florida High Bush
Category: Vegetables, Annuals
Seed Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom
Height: 24-36 in. (45-60cm)
Spacing: 1 in. (seed spacing), 36 in. (row spacing)
Germination time: 7 to 10 days
Days to Maturity:60-90 days
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Fruit Shape: Oval to Oblong
Fruit Size: 10in long
Fruit Color: Glossy Blackish Purple
Soil Requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: Sow seeds directly into soil 2 weeks after last frost. Thin to 18 to 30 in. after seeds germinate. Alternatively, seeds may be started indoors, 6 to 8 weeks prior to setting outside.
Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water.