Eggplant 'Violetta di Firenze'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Violetta di Firenze is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 feet (60.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Violetta di Firenze about 42 days before your last frost date.

As Violetta di Firenze is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.