ROSA BIANCA – CREAMY & ORNAMENTAL ITALIAN EGGPLANT

ROSA BIANCA – CREAMY & ORNAMENTAL ITALIAN EGGPLANT (CERTIFIED ORGANIC)

A spectacular Italian heirloom eggplant, known for its creamy white skin marbled with lavender and its sweet, creamy flavor. A jewel of the warm vegetable garden.

Description

Rosa Bianca is an heirloom eggplant from southern Italy, famous for its white skin streaked with lilac and lavender hues. The round to slightly oval fruits have light ribbing and a compact shape that immediately catches the eye. Its sweet, non-bitter, and incredibly creamy flesh makes it a choice variety for grilling, roasting, and stuffed dishes.

A heat-loving plant, it thrives in greenhouses, raised beds, and large, well-exposed containers.

Where to Grow Rosa Bianca Eggplant

Adapted to zones 4 to 9, it prefers full sun and fertile, warm, well-drained soil. It performs best in greenhouses, raised beds, or sheltered areas with consistent warmth.

History & Traditional Uses

Originating from southern Italy, Rosa Bianca has been cultivated for generations for its beauty and exceptional flavor. Highly prized in Italian cuisine, it is ideal for parmigiana, melanzane, and summer grilling.

Information for Canadian Climate

• Zones 8-9: Transplant after all risk of frost in a warm, sheltered location.
• Zones 5-7: Early indoor sowing; transplant to a greenhouse or warm patio.
• Zone 4: Grow in a greenhouse or in large protected containers.

How to Grow and Harvest Rosa Bianca Eggplant

• Sowing: Start 8–10 weeks before the last frost; space plants 45 cm apart.
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture; avoid overwatering to reduce diseases.
• Harvest: Pick when fruits are well-colored, shiny, and firm.
• Care: Stake if necessary to support heavy fruits; mulch to retain heat and moisture.

Tips for Storing Your Seeds

• Allow fruits to overripen on the plant until they become dull and soft.
• Extract seeds, rinse, and remove debris.
• Dry completely before storing.
• Store in an airtight container; viability 4 to 6 years.

Organic Certification

Certified organic by: Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)