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- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Rosa Bianca is a midseason Italian heirloom, open-pollinated, with white fruit streaked in lavender and a shape that narrows at the top and widens into soft folds, like gathered fabric. The interior is creamy and almost pudding-like, with the mildest flavor of the classic eggplants and little bitterness, so it does not need salting. Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and plant out in full sun in warm, fertile soil. Pick when the pastel blush is well developed and the fruit is still firm; a yellow cast means it has gone bitter. The spongy flesh soaks up olive oil in roasted and baked dishes such as caponata and parmigiana.
Rosa Bianca traits
- White fruit with lavender streaks and folded, ribbed shoulders
- Creamy, mild flesh with little bitterness, no salting needed
- Midseason open-pollinated Italian heirloom
- Also listed as Rossa Bianca
- Turns yellow and bitter if left too long
Good for
- Roasting and grilling
- Caponata and parmigiana
- Baking
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Bianca this page | 88 days | — | — |
| Goyo Kumba | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Lao Purple Stripe | 90 days | — | — |
| N Drowa | 90 days | — | — |
| Purple Pickling | 90 days | — | — |
| Sweet African Orange | 90 days | — | — |
| Florida Market | 85 days | — | — |
Rosa Bianca FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Rosa Bianca?
Rosa Bianca is a midseason Italian heirloom, open-pollinated, with white fruit streaked in lavender and a shape that narrows at the top and widens into soft folds, like gathered fabric. The interior is creamy and almost pudding-like, with the mildest flavor of the classic eggplants and little bitterness, so it does not need salting.
How many days to maturity is Rosa Bianca?
Rosa Bianca is listed at 88 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Rosa Bianca compare with other eggplant varieties?
Rosa Bianca: 88 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Goyo Kumba (90–100 days), Lao Purple Stripe (90 days), N Drowa (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rosa Bianca good for?
Rosa Bianca is grown for roasting and grilling, caponata and parmigiana, baking.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every eggplant variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Eggplant growing guide
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- Training Aubergines to Three Stems and Keeping Them Cropping
- Cutting Aubergines Back in Midsummer for a Second Crop
- Aubergine Growing Calendar: Planting to the End of the Season
- Aubergine Problems: Wilts, Beetles and Hard, Dull Fruit
- When to Pick Aubergines and Why to Take the First One Early
- All 172 eggplant varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.