Rosa Bianca Heirloom Eggplant
Growing Rosa Bianca Heirloom Eggplant
‘Rosa Bianca’ is a distinctive Italian eggplant prized for its creamy, delicate flavor, meaty texture, and beautiful coloring. Teardrop-shaped fruits measure about 4 to 6 inches across, with a creamy white base streaked in soft pinkish-purple. The flesh is tender and bitter-free, making this variety a favorite for rich, savory dishes.
Start ‘Rosa Bianca’ indoors for transplanting and move seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and conditions are warm. Grow in full sun with consistent moisture while plants establish and begin setting fruit.
Begin harvesting ‘Rosa Bianca’ once the fruits reach their mature size and develop their characteristic creamy white and pinkish-purple coloring. Pick while the fruits are still firm and glossy for the best texture and flavor.
Creamy, tender, and flavorful, ‘Rosa Bianca’ is excellent for stuffing, slicing, sautéing, grilling, and everyday cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 80
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Size: 5 - 6 Inches
Catalog Page: 37
Start Indoors
¼ in.
2–4 ft.
Solanum melongena