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Epic F1
Eggplant
EggplantSolanum melongena 'Epic F1'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
This award-winning hybrid is the gold standard for reliable eggplant production, consistently producing large, glossy purple fruits even in challenging conditions. Epic lives up to its name with exceptional disease resistance and heavy yields that keep coming all season long. Perfect for gardeners who want dependable results and classic eggplant flavor for moussaka, baba ganoush, and Italian dishes.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil reaches 60°F and nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, hornworms, spider mites. Common diseases: Generally disease resistant, occasional bacterial wilt in very wet conditions.