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Rosita Eggplant

Rosita Eggplant

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Rosita is a 1940s Puerto Rican heirloom eggplant with lovely light purple skin and white flesh. The tender skin is never bitter, and plants deliver heavy yields. Cooked, Rosita turns creamy and readily absorbs the flavors around it.

At a glance

  • Variety: Rosita Eggplant
  • Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
  • Fruit: Medium, light purple skin, white flesh
  • Origin: Puerto Rico, 1940s
  • Yield: Heavy
  • Sun: Full sun

Best for

  • Grilling and roasting
  • Stews and sautes
  • Caribbean and Latin dishes
  • Dishes that need a flavor sponge
  • Gardeners who dislike bitter eggplant

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost and transplant after the soil warms, in full sun. Give steady moisture and harvest fruits while glossy for the most tender skin and creamiest flesh.

Flavor profile

Mild, creamy, and never bitter, soaking up sauces and seasonings beautifully.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.

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Product facts

Made by
MIgardener
Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan