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- Days to maturity
- 68–84 days
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- United States
Overview
Rosita was developed in Puerto Rico during the 1940s by crossing Native White with Black Beauty, and later bred at Rutgers for growers serving Caribbean markets. The pear-shaped fruit, 6 to 8 inches long and 3 to 6 inches wide, is pink-lavender with white shoulders; the creamy pale flesh keeps its mild, tender character even as the fruit sizes up. Vigorous, heat-loving plants set through humid summers and usually stand without staking. Start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant once nights are warm. The thin skin bruises easily, so pick at 4 to 6 inches while glossy and handle gently.
Rosita traits
- Pink-lavender pear-shaped fruit 6 to 8 in with white shoulders
- Mild, tender flesh with a low seed count
- Vigorous, heat-loving plants that rarely need staking
- Early to mid-season, bred in Puerto Rico in the 1940s
- Thin skin that bruises easily
Good for
- Caribbean and Latin dishes
- Frying
- Roasting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosita this page | 68–84 days | — | — |
| Classy Chassis | 68 days | — | — |
| Little Fingers | 68 days | Compact | — |
| Nubia | About 68 days | — | — |
| Cookstown Orange | 69 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Black | 70 days | — | — |
Rosita FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Rosita?
Rosita was developed in Puerto Rico during the 1940s by crossing Native White with Black Beauty, and later bred at Rutgers for growers serving Caribbean markets. The pear-shaped fruit, 6 to 8 inches long and 3 to 6 inches wide, is pink-lavender with white shoulders; the creamy pale flesh keeps its mild, tender character even as the fruit sizes up.
How many days to maturity is Rosita?
Rosita is listed at 68–84 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Rosita compare with other eggplant varieties?
Rosita: 68–84 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Classy Chassis (68 days), Little Fingers (68 days), Nubia (About 68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rosita good for?
Rosita is grown for caribbean and Latin dishes, frying, roasting.
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)
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