At CapGen Seeds Italy, we continue to make strides in the Italian horticultural sector, and we’re excited to introduce one of our star varieties: the Diletta round violet eggplant. This variety, known for its vigor and exceptional productivity, is gaining popularity among both conventional and organic farmers, establishing itself as a high-yielding, top-quality option.

Diletta: An Eggplant with Great Potential

Our Diletta variety has proven to be one of the most promising in the eggplant market. The plant is vigorous, with short internodes and opaque leaves that ensure abundant fruiting from the early stages of growth. Its earliness allows farmers to take advantage of early market windows with high-quality fruits.

Diletta’s fruits are easily recognizable: they have a bright violet color, an elegant calyx, and an ideal weight between 600 and 700 grams. This makes it a perfect choice for both fresh markets and packaged presentations. Additionally, its ability to retain freshness during long transportation periods makes it a highly competitive variety.

Diletta’s Success Among Sicilian Farmers

We are thrilled with Diletta’s reception among Sicilian farmers, both in conventional and organic agriculture. A standout case is Azienda Guastella Bio, run by Salvatore Guastella, where Diletta has proven to be ideal for organic cultivation. Salvatore emphasizes the earliness of the variety, its excellent color, and the quality of its fruit, which stands out for its thick flesh and heat-resistant skin—perfect for Mediterranean conditions.

Moreover, large producers like the Splendort group in Ispica, represented by Angelo Cannata, have quickly adopted Diletta. Angelo praises the plant’s vigor and strong foliage coverage, which ensures abundant and early fruiting. He says, “Diletta allows us to be competitive from the get-go, thanks to its bright violet color and good fruit weight.”

Another success story comes from Giuseppe Iurato, a partner at Associazione Semplice Agricola ‘S. Giuseppe’ in Scicli. Giuseppe shares: “Diletta has surprised us with its excellent productivity and unmatched flavor. This eggplant not only offers high yields but also meets the market’s high-quality standards.”

Continuous Innovation at CapGen Seeds Italy

At CapGen Seeds Italy, we continue to innovate. In addition to Diletta’s success, we are working intensely on other crops, particularly peppers and oval tomatoes. Bartolo Rendo, R&D Manager CapGen Seeds Italy, states: “Diletta has succeeded in both conventional and organic agriculture thanks to its earliness and quality. Moreover, our pre-commercial trials of yellow and red lamuyo-type peppers and oval tomatoes have shown very promising results.”

With the introduction of Diletta and other varieties, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and farmer satisfaction. At CapGen Seeds Italy, we remain focused on developing solutions for conventional and organic farming, consolidating our presence in the world’s most demanding markets.