Quantity: 25 Seeds
 
Description: Rosa Bianca is an Italian, heirloom variety with pink to violet and white streaks. The fruit is large and round at 5" - 7" diameter. The flavour is mild and very creamy.
 
Key Attributes: Very well adapted to warm climates
 
How to Use?:
Marinate in herbs and grill
Make a melongene and parmesan cheese casserole
Stuff with sauteed veges and bake
Make a Melongene Choka or try Baba Ganoush , a middle eastern dip
Try Ratatouille, a French dish made up of tomato, zucchini and Eggplant slices
 
Life Cycle: Annual
 
Soil Type : Fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.2 - 6.8. NB: Be careful of nitrogen toxicity. Too much nitrogen may result in a large, bushy plant that may appear healthy but bear only a few fruit bodies.
 
Growing Conditions: Full sun. Prune plant to encourage growth and staking may be necessary to keep the fruit upright.
 
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/4" deep
 
Days to Germination: Germinates in 7 - 14 days
 
Planting Distance: Sow 3 - 5 seeds per cell or direct plant 18" apart in rows 30" - 36" apart.
 
Days to Maturity: 73 days
 
Height when Mature: 24 inches
 
Harvest: Cut fruit with knife or scissors when they reach the desired size. Harvest fruits regularly to encourage a large yield.
 
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 3 weeks.