{"product_id":"eggplant-melanzana-rossa-di-rotonda","title":"Eggplant Seeds, Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSolanum aethiopicum\u003c\/em\u003e). A truly scrumptious and unique member of the eggplant family, it tastes like a combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers. It is traditionally made into gourmet caponata or preserved and pickled. This red round fruit is popular in the Italian province of Potenza. The bright orange, round fruit was originally brought to Rotonda, Italy, from Ethiopia just before World War II and can often be found in jars of olive oil and spread on crusty Italian bread. Jere Gettle found seeds for this delicacy while traveling in Italy in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e This heat-loving Italian heirloom eggplant thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the plants well-watered but not soaked, and mulch around them to suppress weeds and retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511507157278,"sku":"EG199","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/eggplant_melanzana_rossa_di_rotonda.jpg?v=1782400824","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/eggplant-melanzana-rossa-di-rotonda","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}