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EGGPLANT 'VIOLETTA DI FIRENZE'

EGGPLANT 'VIOLETTA DI FIRENZE'

Solanum melongena

Member $3.95
Non-Member $4.95

Plump Italian queen of heirloom eggplants. Translates as 'Purple from Florence'. Creamy bitterless texture to hefty ruffled tear drop shaped fruit which are stunning from garden to table. Perfect size for a substantial meal.

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SEEDS: S1161

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Growing Information

Sow in punnets in Spring

Height To 40cm

Position in FULL SUN

40 Seeds Per Packet

TENDER PERENNIAL

Space at 60cm

Thirsty plant

80% Germination Rate

Growing Tips

Read the seed packet to find out how far apart to sow your seeds.

EGGPLANT 'VIOLETTA DI FIRENZE'

Solanum melongena

Member $3.95
Non-Member $4.95

Plump Italian queen of heirloom eggplants. Translates as 'Purple from Florence'. Creamy bitterless texture to hefty ruffled tear drop shaped fruit which are stunning from garden to table. Perfect size for a substantial meal.

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SEEDS: S1161

Estimated shipping in 4 days.

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