ROTONDA BIANCA SFUMATA DI ROSA sel. ROMANESCA

Produces round-oval fruit that is flattened at the tip and deeply grooved. Violet with blue and white tinges near the stalk. Compact  flesh  with few seeds. Resistant to transportation and particularly suitable for industrial processing. A vigorous and erect plant with well covering foliage. Suitable for growing either in a nursery or directly outdoors.

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.

Packet: 9-10 grams of seed