Eggplant, 'Violetta di Firenze'

Beautiful bicolor white and purple heirloom variety from Florence, Italy with a mild, creamy taste that is always delicious and never bitter. Fruits are shaped like a very plump, lightly ruffled teardrop and are similar in appearance to better known Rosa Bianca but with a deeper electric purple coloring. Summers past we have picked pound after pound (field grown!) exclaiming upon their remarkable beauty and sheer abundance. These really are stunning. Softball sized fruits.75-90 days. AV Packet: 25-30 seeds [split] Growing Info SOWING: Indoors, 5-8 weeks before your last frost date. Transplant out after danger of frost (65+ nighttime temps). Note: Protect well from the cold! PLANTING DEPTH: 1/4" SPACING: 18" spacing in rows 18-24" apart. EMERGENCE: 10-14 days @ soil temp 75-85F LIGHT: Full sun FERTILITY: Moderate-heavy. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with ample phosphorous and a pH between 6.5-6.8. Don't add too much Nitrogen as this will lead to excess foliage and less fruit.