Rosita Eggplant
Rosita Eggplant
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Rosita is a 1940s Puerto Rican heirloom eggplant with lovely light purple skin and white flesh. The tender skin is never bitter, and plants deliver heavy yields. Cooked, Rosita turns creamy and readily absorbs the flavors around it.
At a glance
- Variety: Rosita Eggplant
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Fruit: Medium, light purple skin, white flesh
- Origin: Puerto Rico, 1940s
- Yield: Heavy
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Grilling and roasting
- Stews and sautes
- Caribbean and Latin dishes
- Dishes that need a flavor sponge
- Gardeners who dislike bitter eggplant
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost and transplant after the soil warms, in full sun. Give steady moisture and harvest fruits while glossy for the most tender skin and creamiest flesh.
Flavor profile
Mild, creamy, and never bitter, soaking up sauces and seasonings beautifully.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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