The aubergine Violet of Florence, Purple of Florence or "Violetta di firenze" is a heirloom aubergine variety from Florence in Italty. The vigorous and productive plants produce violet or deep purple round shaped aubergines of generous size. The delightful texture is creamy and bitterless making it ideal for a variety of uses in the kitchen.
Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 24-30 °C
Germination time in days: 10-15 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 90-100 days
Sunlight: full sun
Soil requirement: fertile, deep, well drained
Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before last frost. Sow at 1/2 cm at soil temperature of 23C and lightly cover. Plant in polytunnel or Transplant out when they are at least two sets of leaves after danger of frost. It is advised to stake the plant. Space plants by 60-80 cm.
