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- Days to maturity
- 76–80 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Florida High Bush is a midseason eggplant with upright, well-branched plants bearing large purple fruit and pure white flesh. It resists disease and drought, which suits it to hot, dry summers. Harvest while glossy and firm.
Florida High Bush traits
- Large purple fruit with pure white flesh
- Upright, well-branched plants
- Disease and drought resistant
- Midseason maturity
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida High Bush this page | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
| Classic | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Epic | 64 days | Upright | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
Florida High Bush FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Florida High Bush?
Florida High Bush is a midseason eggplant with upright, well-branched plants bearing large purple fruit and pure white flesh. It resists disease and drought, which suits it to hot, dry summers.
How many days to maturity is Florida High Bush?
Florida High Bush is listed at 76–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Florida High Bush compare with other eggplant varieties?
Florida High Bush: 76–80 days, upright. Similar eggplant varieties include Classic (76 days), Black Beauty (70–80 days), Epic (64 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Florida High Bush good for?
Florida High Bush is grown for grilling and roasting, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every eggplant variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Eggplant growing guide
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- Training Aubergines to Three Stems and Keeping Them Cropping
- Cutting Aubergines Back in Midsummer for a Second Crop
- Aubergine Growing Calendar: Planting to the End of the Season
- Aubergine Problems: Wilts, Beetles and Hard, Dull Fruit
- When to Pick Aubergines and Why to Take the First One Early
- All 172 eggplant varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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