{"product_id":"rossa-di-rotonda-meat-eggplant","title":"Rossa Di Rotonda Meat Eggplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e15 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossa Di Rotonda, often called \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eRossa di Rotonda\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eMeat Eggplant\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare Italian heirloom variety originating from southern Italy. It produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eround fruits that ripen from green to bright orange-red\u003c\/strong\u003e, resembling small tomatoes. The flesh is \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"437\"\u003efirm, meaty, creamy-white, and mildly sweet with very little bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it excellent for grilling, roasting, stuffing, baking, frying, and Mediterranean cuisine. It is rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"643\"\u003edietary fiber, vitamins B1, B6, C, potassium, manganese, and antioxidants such as nasunin\u003c\/strong\u003e. This warm-season crop grows very well in the Gulf when planted during the cooler growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"786\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w7mzbg\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eAugust to November\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rfhnka\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (inside greenhouses or protected growing areas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2head\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the hottest summer 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data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mds0d4\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e5.8–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tzr9h\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c2c1fa\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e0.5–1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"183147z\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgu1wg\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist until 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daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu8s5y\" data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eYoung seedlings benefit from light afternoon shade during periods of extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ubbkuq\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eOnce established, water deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fhagqr\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eAvoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhh82u\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f6bqmj\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtptk7\" data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e4–6 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwm76t\" data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eHeight of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yq55pr\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9yghdu\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e60–70 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2k5cq\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fcmtq2\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e80–100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6vh7q2\" data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eHarvest fruits \u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e80–100 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e90l8m\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003ePick fruits when they develop a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003ebright orange-red color\u003c\/strong\u003e, are firm, and have smooth, glossy skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wm2a4k\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eHarvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7n3q6w\" data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eHydroponic Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2548za\" data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003ePerforms very well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eDutch bucket, drip irrigation, and other hydroponic systems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2a97mf\" data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eMaintain nutrient solution:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eps8c7\" data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e5.8–6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ft6op\" data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eEC:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e2.0–3.0 mS\/cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul 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