Aubergine Rosa Bianca is a strong plant producing globe shaped fruits, which are purple in colour with white shading towards the caylx. A medium-early cropper.
SOW: April in a cold greenhouse
HARVEST: July through August
WHERE TO SOW:
Although in super protected environments (like central London!) it is possible to grow Aubergine's outside, for the rest of us, sow indoors in March or in a cold greenhouse in April.
Sow the seeds in a mixture of garden soil and compost. Lay the seeds on the surface and sprinkle a small amount of compost. Water from below.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
By April transfer seedlings to 3 inch pots, and then in May finally into 9 inch pots in their final position in the greenhouse.
In June Stake and tie the plants as needed and then feed with a high potash feed once the 3rd fruit has formed.
Continue to water and feed until harvest in July through August .
Companion Plants: Broad Beans, Marigolds.
GENERAL INFO: Native to India, the name 'Eggplant' developed in the US because some of the European Cultivars developed in the 18th century were white or gold and resembled henS' eggs.