Florida Market Egg Plant Seed

Florida Market is a prolific, time-tested heirloom eggplant and a Papaw Pick, producing large, glossy deep-purple fruits on vigorous, productive plants. It keeps setting fruit throughout the season with the classic eggplant flavor and texture home gardeners rely on.

At a glance

• Variety: Florida Market eggplant
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Fruit: large, glossy, deep purple
• Traits: prolific, vigorous, long-season
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
• Start: indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost
• Seeds per packet: minimum 25 seeds

Best for

• Eggplant Parmesan and roasting
• Grilling and ratatouille
• Baba ghanoush
• High-yield Southern gardens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Transplant to the garden in full sun after the soil has thoroughly warmed, spacing plants 18 to 24 inches apart. Harvest fruits while still glossy and firm for the best flavor.

Flavor profile

Mild and tender with creamy flesh that takes on flavor well when grilled, roasted, or baked.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.