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Violette di Firenze
Eggplant
EggplantSolanum melongena 'Violette di Firenze'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 80 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A treasured Italian heirloom from Florence that produces large, ribbed fruits with stunning light purple skin and distinctive white stripes. This variety has been grown in Tuscan gardens for generations, prized for its meaty texture and rich flavor that's perfect for traditional Italian dishes. The dramatic ribbed shape and beautiful coloring make it as ornamental as it is delicious.
Planting
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (70°F+) for transplanting and long growing season.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, European corn borer. Common diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, anthracnose, phomopsis blight.