Rosita Eggplant (Solanum melongena) Rosita yields stunning, pear-shaped, lavender-pink fruits with white shoulders are 6–8" long and 4–6" wide
This incredible heirloom was developed in Puerto Rico in the 1940s by the Puerto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station, Rio Piedras. Introduced to North America in 1979.
Delectable mild and sweet, white flesh free of all bitterness because of its late-maturing seeds. The skin is tender and not bitter.
Very productive and delicious! One of our favorites every season.
70-80 days.
Eggplants- A pear-shaped, dark violet fruit. The "meat" of the fruit is delicious in many dishes: steamed, boiled or stir-fried.
Eggplant is ideal for containers. Choose three to five gallon pots or larger, or try them in a raised bed. Well-drained soil is important, but so is good air circulation.
Start Eggplant seeds indoors in April, and harvest from mid-June into early September. While it's true that eggplants appreciate hot weather, it's a misconception that they are difficult to grow.