How to Grow Rosa Bianca Eggplant

The first step to growing anything is to have the appropriate soil mixture ready. You can start with a fertile mix. Since eggplant is usually started a few weeks in advance of the final frost, it’s typically started indoors.

You can do the same by growing it in a planter. Just make sure the soil is packed into it firmly.

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Sowing the Seeds

Once the soil is ready, you can sow your Rosa Bianca seeds about a quarter of an inch into it. If you're starting them in a planter inside, you'll be able to put a couple seeds in one pot, each one at 1/4 inch into the soil. 

When the seeds are in place, make sure you smooth out the soil over the top of them. Immediately afterward, water them using a spray bottle, but be careful not to use too strong a stream of water. You risk dislodging the seeds if the stream of water is too powerful.

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Watering

Eggplants love water. Because they need their soil moist, we suggest giving them 1-2 inches of water weekly.

Giving them this water all at one time allows it to soak deep into the soil mixture, reaching the plant’s thirsty roots. The soil should not be allowed to become completely dry.

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Sunlight

Another thing your eggplant will love is sunlight and heat. You can even lay heating mats beneath the pots as you start them indoors for a little extra warmth.

These plants like to be in full sun, if possible. If you don’t have the space to give them full sun, you might need to use growing lights.

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Growing lights should be left on all day, and then turned off for an eight-hour period every night when they’re being used for Rosa Bianca eggplants.

Germination

Keep up the watering and light, and your Rosa Bianca eggplant should germinate within the next ten days. This doesn't mean your job is over yet, though.

As your eggplants mature, remove the smallest ones from pots if you've planted more than one in a pot. Once frosts are finished, you can move them outside to slowly get them used to the sunlight.

Start by putting them in a shady spot for around three hours a day. You can slowly lengthen the amount of time they're outside before you transplant them. 

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Pests and Diseases

Eggplant can be vulnerable to a number of pests and diseases. As yours grows, make sure you check the leaves and fruit regularly for any sign of problems with its health.

Some common signs to look out for are yellowing and holes in the leaves. If you do notice these symptoms, check under and around the leaves for signs of mites or insects.

Dark or light patches on the leaves without holes could be signs of disease. If you suspect your eggplant has a disease, you may need to remove the diseased plant so it can’t spread to other plants.

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Harvesting

Picking your Rosa Bianca eggplant at the right time is crucial to its taste. Harvest it too late, and it risks becoming bitter and unpleasant-tasting.

You’ll know your eggplant is ready to be harvested when it reaches a particular size. It should have a diameter of 4-6 inches and a length of 5-7 inches.  

When it gets to that size, pick it to enjoy the best taste. Once harvested, you may store your eggplants by freezing. Here's our guide to freezing eggplant slices.

Wrap Up

Follow the steps in this guide, and you’ll be on your way to bringing a beautiful Rosa Bianca eggplant into your kitchen. We recommend giving this type of eggplant a try even if you don’t like eggplant.

The mild and creamy taste of this type is luxurious. It’s perfect if you dislike the bitterness that other types of eggplant are known for.

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