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- Days to maturity
- 70–78 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Prosperosa is a midseason Italian heirloom with large, round fruit shaded white toward the top and violet-purple below, with faint pale striping near the calyx. The flesh is dense, creamy and mild, well suited to grilling, roasting and eggplant parmesan. Vigorous plants set a heavy crop of big fruit and usually need staking, and they keep going through a long, hot season. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into rich, free-draining ground in full sun once nights stay above 55F. Harvest while the skin is glossy and the fruit gives slightly; overripe fruit develops coarse seeds and a bitter edge.
Prosperosa traits
- Large round fruit, white at the top and purple below
- Dense, creamy, mild flesh
- Vigorous plants that need staking under heavy fruit
- Midseason Italian heirloom
- Goes bitter and seedy if left too long
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Eggplant parmesan
- Stuffing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosperosa this page | 70–78 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Black | 70 days | — | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Burpee Hybrid | 70 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Casper | 70–75 days | Compact | — |
| Edna | 70 days | — | — |
Prosperosa FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Prosperosa?
Prosperosa is a midseason Italian heirloom with large, round fruit shaded white toward the top and violet-purple below, with faint pale striping near the calyx. The flesh is dense, creamy and mild, well suited to grilling, roasting and eggplant parmesan.
How many days to maturity is Prosperosa?
Prosperosa is listed at 70–78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Prosperosa compare with other eggplant varieties?
Prosperosa: 70–78 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Apple Green (70 days), Black (70 days), Black Beauty (70–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Prosperosa good for?
Prosperosa is grown for grilling and roasting, eggplant parmesan, stuffing.
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
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- 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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