Florida High Bush
Eggplant · Italian
Heirloom
Solanum melongena
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Solanum
Characteristics
Color
BlackPurple
Flavor
Mild
Intended Use
Baking / PiesFryingRoastingStuffing
Size
Large
Texture
Firm
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–21 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
85 days
Fruit Size
8–10 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
10-12 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
18–36 in
Row Spacing
30–36 in
Thin To
18–24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–90 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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