Eggplant 'Florida Market'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Florida Market'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Florida Market is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing Florida Market from seed

Start indoors eight weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 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 Florida Market about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Florida Market

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

Harvesting Florida Market