Aubergine Rotonda Bianca Sfumata Di Rosa ORGANIC Seeds

This Italian heirloom variety has large smooth ivory white and pink skinned ball shaped fruits with a firm tasty flesh and few seeds.

 

This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. 

 

Seed Qty 20-25

 

Sow January - April

Germination 8 - 11 days

Loam or sandy soil that is acidic or neutral. 

Harvest July - October

Companion Plants beans, peas, peppers, marigolds & nasturtiums. 

Do not plant with potatoes or kohl rabi. 

Pick the fruits when the fruits are solid and heavy. 

A good source of Vitamin A, C, b1, b6, and potassium 

Use in pasta dishes, salads and kebabs

 

Aubergines can be grown in pots, grow bags or in the border of a greenhouse and tunnel. Prepare the soil by digging in compost or well rotted manure add a granular fertiliser 2 weeks before planting.

 

Make sure plants are grown in full sun. 

 

Sow by planting 2 seeds in a 3mm pot either on a warm window sill or in a heated propagator the temperature for germination needs to be between 21 - 27 degrees.

 

When the seedlings emerge remove the weaker one then when they get their first true leaves transplant into a larger pot to grow on.

 

Space the plants 80cm apart if they are to be grown in the border.

 

If the plants are to be transplanted outside ensure they have been hardened off and all chance of frost has passed and ensure they are planted in a south facing sheltered spot. 

 

It's important to water regularly and feed with liquid feed fortnightly when the flowers appear.