Rosa Bianca
Solanum melongena
Seed #614
This eggplant variety is traditionally recognized in Italian cuisine. The fruit are lavender and white color with green calyx with slight ribbing. Fruit are 5-7” diameter, round-shape, with very mild, delicate flavor with no bitterness and creamy texture.
- Warm season annual
- Maturity: Approx. 70-80 days to maturity
- Planting season: Late spring to early summer
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Cultivation: Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence (75-80ºF minimum). Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Plant in late spring/ summer (soil temperatures at least above 60ºF) in a very warm and sunny location. Eggplants are heavy feeders so use a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Plant
Spacing |
Row
Distance |
| 80-90°F |
1/4-1/2" |
2-4" |
18-24" |
30-36" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: Excellent for slicing for baking, roasting and frying. Great for tempura.
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