★ Organically grown on our farm
Florida Market Eggplant is a classic Southern heirloom variety prized for its rich purple skin, dependable production, and excellent flavor. Thriving in warm climates and long growing seasons, this vigorous plant produces beautiful glossy fruits that are perfect for grilling, roasting, frying, stuffing, and countless traditional dishes.
This variety performs exceptionally well in hot humid conditions and produces abundant harvests throughout the growing season. The fruits have tender creamy flesh with a mild rich flavor that works wonderfully in dishes such as ratatouille, baba ghanoush, casseroles, and fresh garden recipes.
Florida Market Eggplant is an excellent choice for home gardens, homesteads, and market growers seeking a productive and reliable heirloom variety with attractive fruits and versatile culinary uses.
Florida Market Eggplant Seed Details
- Quantity: 50 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Eggplant
- Fruit Color: Deep Glossy Purple
- Flavor: Mild and Rich
- Growth Habit: Upright and Productive
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 70-90°F
- Days to Germination: 5-13 Days
- Row Spacing: 24-36 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 18-24 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 50 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 80 Days
- Heat Tolerant: Yes
- Ideal Uses: Grilling, Roasting, Frying, Ratatouille, Baba Ghanoush, Stuffing, Market Gardens, Homesteads, Southern Gardens
How to Save Seeds
Eggplant is primarily self-pollinating but cross-pollination can still occur. For maintaining seed purity, separate different eggplant varieties by at least 1/4 mile.
Allow fruits to remain on the plant well beyond the eating stage until they turn yellowish-brown and become dull in appearance. Mature seed fruits should remain off the ground whenever possible.
Cut the mature fruits open and scoop the seeds into a bowl of water. Viable seeds will sink while non-viable seeds and pulp will float to the top.
Pour away the floating debris and retain the good seeds from the bottom of the bowl. Rinse thoroughly and spread the seeds out to dry completely on paper towels or fine mesh screens.
Once fully dry, store the seeds in a cool dry location inside labeled envelopes or airtight containers until ready for future planting.
