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Violette di Firenze — Aubergines

80-90days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Moderate to Challengingdifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (70°F+) for transplanting and long growing season.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained Mediterranean-style soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light purple with white stripes and green calyx
Size: 6-10 inches long, 4-6 inches wide
Shape: Large, deeply ribbed, bulbous
Flavour: Rich, meaty, and complex with traditional eggplant flavor

In the kitchen

Melanzane parmigiana, stuffing, grilling, traditional Italian cuisine, ratatouille

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, European corn borer
Diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, anthracnose, phomopsis blight
Resistance: Moderate disease tolerance, susceptible to cool weather stress

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor

TomatoesSimilar growing requirements and pest management, shared beneficial insects

PeppersCompatible nightshade family members with similar care needs

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests, attract beneficial insects

OreganoDeters pests like spider mites and aphids with aromatic oils

ThymeRepels hornworms and other caterpillars that damage eggplant

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

CatnipRepels flea beetles which commonly attack eggplant leaves

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to nightshade family plants

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

BrassicasCompete for nutrients and may attract pests harmful to eggplant

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 0.98
Fat (g): 0.18
Carbohydrate (g): 5.88
Fibre (g): 3
Sugars (g): 3.53
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 2.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.3
Vitamin K (µg): 3.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.084
Folate (µg): 22
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.23
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 24
Potassium (mg): 229
Zinc (mg): 0.16
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the aubergines growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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