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CajuninKy Biggs, KY(Zone 6a) Feb 25, 2014

Last year I bought a Cloud Nine white eggplant from Wal-Mart. Not realizing it was an F1 hybrid I saved seeds from it. It was a delicious veggie and very productive so I would like to try growing another plant from the seed I saved. What do you think is the likelihood of getting a similar result from the seeds as compared to the plant I bought last year?

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WillyFromAZ Sierra Vista, AZ(Zone 8b) Feb 25, 2014

The chances are darn slim if it was indeed a hybrid--but it'd be fun to see what you get if you plant a few seeds. If you have the room, go for it. After that, you'll be able to address the issue of saving hybrid seeds with personal experience.

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Feb 25, 2014

Not necessarily slim, erratic is more likely. They may not be uniform in size and shape. Many hybrids are from inbred lines and will have similar appearance in the F2 line. Major loss is in disease resistance.

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