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Aubergine - Rotonda Bianca
Aubergine - Rotonda Bianca

Aubergine - Rotonda Bianca

£4.00

Seed·Solanum melongena

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Description

The Aubergine ‘Rotonda Bianca’ is a charming Italian classic with roots in southern Italy, where it has long been cultivated for its mild flavor and delightful appearance.

The round, milky-white fruits sometimes develop a soft pink blush that brightens both the kitchen garden and the table.

Unlike many dark varieties, Rotonda Bianca is smooth, creamy, and almost completely free from bitterness, making it perfect for baking, grilling, or ratatouille.

Recipe tip for Rotonda Bianca: Slice the eggplant, layer it with tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella, and bake at 200 °C (about 390 °F) for 25-30 minutes.

The gratin is ready when the cheese has melted, the top has turned golden, and the eggplant is tender throughout.

Product information
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Number of seeds
230
Color
White, Purple, Green
Height
60 cm
Sowing depth
0.5 cm
Row spacing
50 cm
Plant spacing
50 cm
Germination time
10-30 days
Lifecycle
Annual
Light conditions
Full Sun
Care and cultivation advice

Propagated indoors in seed soil, one seed per seed pot. Cover the seed with a transparent cover with air holes for best germination results, but it is also possible without. Before germination, the seed should be kept at a temperature of around 22-25°C, and after germination the seed should be kept cool and as bright as possible. Feel free to use plant lighting to get thick and lush seedlings. If the roots start to emerge from the bottom of the seed pot, it's time to transplant them to larger pots, but use potting soil or vegetable soil. For best results, the plants should be topped at 25 cm height, then allow 2-4 side shoots to grow up.

The eggplant plants are planted out once they have hardened off properly and the risk of frost has passed. They do best in a warm, sheltered corner in rich, fertile soil. You can also plant the variety in a pot if you choose a slightly larger model. Make sure to water continuously and to nourish the plants from time to time.

The variety can also be sown directly on the plant site if the soil has reached 15°c, then make sure to cover the sowing with a non-woven fabric at first.

Delivery and shipping information

All orders received before 12:00 pm are shipped the same day. We send directly to your mailbox via UPS, DHL or Postnord and expect your delivery to arrive 3-6 days after we receive your order.

We carefully pack the seed bags in 100% plastic-free climate-compensated packaging. In addition, we also choose to climate-compensate all our deliveries. For 2024 we have chosen a project that is very close to our hearts - the Swedish forrest and its diversity - which we support through a project called Fightcotwo.

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