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Florida Market (Solanum melongena) is a hardy, disease-resistant heirloom eggplant producing large 9.5 by 6.5-inch teardrop-shaped fruits that are dark purple and glossy. Plants grow 30–38 inches tall with a long harvest season, even in the heat. Excellent grilled, baked, fried, or stuffed. 80–90 days.
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed into warm soil in full sun. Space plants 18–24 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest when skin is glossy and fruit gives slightly to pressure — long harvest window even in heat.
| Days to Maturity | 80–90 days from transplant |
| Fruit Size | 9.5×6.5 inches, teardrop-shaped |
| Skin | Dark purple, glossy |
| Plant Height | 30–38 inches |
| Packet Size | 0.1 g / 25+ seeds |
| Latin Name | Solanum melongena |
| Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual |
| Sun | Full sun |
| USDA Zones | 3–12 |
Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.