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Rosa Bianca — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Rosa Bianca
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

73days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil warms to 65°F and nights stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 20-24 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Cream white with lavender-pink streaks and marbling
Size: 4-6"
Shape: Round to oval, slightly flattened
Flavour: Exceptionally mild, sweet, and creamy with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Perfect for grilling, roasting, stuffing, Italian dishes, and even eating raw in salads when young

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, thrips
Diseases: Verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt, phomopsis blight
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance typical of heirlooms

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving eggplant flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and can deter each other's specific pests

PeppersCompatible nightshade family members that share similar care requirements

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

OreganoDeters spider mites, aphids, and cabbage moths with strong aromatic oils

Hot PeppersNatural pest deterrent that repels flea beetles and hornworms

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling squash bugs

CatnipRepels flea beetles, ants, and mosquitoes more effectively than DEET

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills eggplant growth

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth and can stunt eggplant development

GeraniumsMay attract hornworms and compete for similar soil nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 0.98
Fat (g): 0.18
Carbohydrate (g): 5.88
Fibre (g): 3
Sugars (g): 3.53
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 2.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.3
Vitamin K (µg): 3.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.084
Folate (µg): 22
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.23
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 24
Potassium (mg): 229
Zinc (mg): 0.16
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the aubergines growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Rosa Bianca

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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