Rosita Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Seeds per pack ~ 50

Germination: 94% 

A Puerto Rican heirloom eggplant with 4 ft. tall plants that produce excellent yields of lavender-pink, teardrop-shaped fruits with white shoulders. The skin is tender without a trace of bitterness, and the white flesh is mild and sweet, because the seeds are so late to develop in the fruits. Our favorite eggplant, this is the one we always make sure to plant every year."

Also called 'Rosa Bianca' eggplant,  the 'Rosita', is a unique and attractive heirloom variety of eggplant. It is notable for its rounded shape and striking appearance, characterized by its smooth, creamy skin that exhibits shades of lavender and white. Unlike the more common purple eggplants, the Rosa Bianca variety is known for its mild and creamy flavor, with less bitterness than other types. This makes it a popular choice for a variety of culinary uses.The flesh of the Rosa Bianca eggplant is tender and creamy when cooked, making it excellent for baking, grilling, or frying.

It is often used in traditional Italian cooking and is well-suited for dishes where its subtle flavor and creamy texture can shine, such as in ratatouille, eggplant parmesan, or simply sliced and grilled. Gardeners appreciate this variety for its ornamental and culinary value, as well as its relatively easy growth habits. Rosa Bianca eggplants typically perform well in warm climates and require similar growing conditions to other eggplant varieties.

Delicious Puerto Rican heirloom eggplant. From our friends at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.