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Listada de Gandia — Aubergines

75-85days to harvest

10-15days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when soil temperature is consistently above 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of compost
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple and white striped
Size: 4-6 inches long, 3-4 inches wide
Shape: Oval to teardrop shaped
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and creamy with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Grilling, roasting, ratatouille, stuffing, Mediterranean cuisine, decorative garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, spider mites, whiteflies, Colorado potato beetle
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, phomopsis blight, anthracnose
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance typical of heirloom varieties

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms while potentially improving eggplant flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and pest management strategies as fellow nightshades

PeppersCompatible nightshade family members with similar nutrient and water requirements

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

OreganoDeters aphids, spider mites, and cabbage moths with its strong aromatic oils

ThymeRepels hornworms, whiteflies, and flea beetles while attracting pollinators

Hot PeppersNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling whiteflies

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills eggplants and other nightshades

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most vegetables including eggplant

CornCompetes heavily for nutrients and attracts corn earworms that also damage eggplant

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 0.98
Fat (g): 0.18
Carbohydrate (g): 5.88
Fibre (g): 3
Sugars (g): 3.53
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 2.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.3
Vitamin K (µg): 3.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.084
Folate (µg): 22
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.23
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 24
Potassium (mg): 229
Zinc (mg): 0.16
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the aubergines growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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