Edirne Purple Striped
Grow it Forward Heirloom Plant
Germ
10-15 days
Depth
¼ to ½ in
Spacing
1 in
Row Spacing
36 in
Sunlight
Full Sun
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest
60-90 days
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Care instructions
Originally collected in Edirne (Adrianople), Turkey, in 1948, and stored by the USDA ever since, until we grew it out in 2008! Gorgeous 6-8 inch fruits are richly striped in purple and off-white. May be even superior to Listada de Gandia in appearance due to its deeper luster, and actually preferred over it in our trials! Vigorous plants, very productive
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Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Surface-sow and keep moist until sprouts appear, which can take up to three weeks or so. Transplant into the garden when weather has settled and soil is warm. Provide rich soil and ample moisture.
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