Aubergine: Violetta Di Firenze 🍆

Approximately 15 Seeds

A firm Italian favourite, Violetta di Firenze (Violet Florentine) has stunning large lavender fruits, striped with creamy white which are a favourite with many chefs.

• Days To Germination: 10 to 20.
• Optimum Soil Temp.
• For Germination: 70 to 80F.
• Days To Harvest: 80 days.
• Planting Depth: 1/4inch. Spacing,
• Plant: 20 to 30 inches.
• Light: Sunny Location / under glass.
• Sow in 2 seeds per pot in early spring covering lightly with fine soil,
• and ensure a minimum temp of 70F until germinated.
• When 3 -4 inches high plant to growing position, (ground / 9in pot or 3 per grow bag), best under glass.
• These will not tolerate cold conditions.
• Provide support and keep pest free.
• To aid fruit development, add potassium rich fertilizer with each watering when fruit has set.
• To encourage further production, pick before the fruit surface shine fades.