EGGPLANT ’Rotonda bianca sfumata di rosa’
Formats
Peculiar round white eggplant with shades of rose color. Large size fruits of 12-15cm in diameter. Italian heirloom, very productive and medium-early cycle. The flesh is white and creamy with a sweet and delicate savor.
Eggplant should always be cooked before it is consumed, as it has an alkanoid that can damage the digestive system. It contains vitamins, antioxidants, iron, fiber and magnesium among many others.
The sowing takes place in March or April outdoors, while in the interior it is done from January. At 1cm deep and 45cm between plants. Seeds need temperature of 25ºC to germinate. After 3 to 5 months from sowing, the fruits will be ripe and can be harvested. Prefers fertile and well-drained soils.
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Solanum melongena l. |
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| Life cycle | Biennial |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring, Winter |
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| Harvest period | July, August, September, October, Summer, Autumn |
| Germination (days) | 10 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 220 |
Where to plant?
| Exposure | Sun |
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| Soil type | Fertile, Rich |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Fresh to moist |
| Climate zone | Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Frequent |
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