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aubergine 'Listada di Gandia'
egg plant or Solanum melongena 'Listada di Gandia'
An early maturing variety of aubergine, 'Listada di Gandia' is a prolific cropper with white-streaked, purple-skinned, oval fruits up to...
approx 20 seeds
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
An early maturing variety of aubergine, 'Listada di Gandia' is a prolific cropper with white-streaked, purple-skinned, oval fruits up to 15cm (6") in length. Best grown in greenhouses, it can be grown outside in a sheltered, sunny spot such as a container on a patio due to its compact habit. With an excellent flavour and charming colour, why not try this eye-catching tropical perennial?
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for aubergine Listada di Gandia:
Plant out from late May, after all threat of frost has passed, 45cm (18in) apart into grow bags or into the greenhouse border. Water well and feed fortnightly with tomato feed. Support with canes as the plants grow and pinch out the top of the plant once it's 45cm (18in) high to encourage bushy growth and more fruits.
Sowing instructions:
Sow seeds in pots on a sunny windowsill from early spring and pot them on individually as they grow.
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