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Eggplant 'Rosa Bianca'

Solanum melongena

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Rosa Bianca is part of the Solanum genus and is a Eggplant variety. Its scientific name is Solanum melongena 'Rosa Bianca'. Rosa Bianca is a heirloom variety. This variety typically blooms in the following colours: Lavender (floral). This variety typically produces fruit in the following colours: Rich lilac and White. Rosa Bianca grows as an Annual/Perennial and is a Vegetable. Being an annual / perennial, it tends to grow either as a single season plant, or a plant that can stay in your garden for many years. Rosa Bianca is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Typically, Rosa Bianca Eggplant is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Eggplant 'Rosa Bianca'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Rosa Bianca is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. USDA Hardiness Zone 4 to 14 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate).

Growing Rosa Bianca from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Rosa Bianca about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Rosa Bianca

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rosa Bianca is a tender plant.

Harvesting Rosa Bianca