Eggplant
Listada de Gandia aubergine
Listada de Gandia aubergine: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
‘Listada de Gandia’ aubergine is recognisable by its oblong, full-bodied fruits, with pale skins striped in mauve and purple. The pattern runs along the fruit and varies from one specimen to another. These contrasts are a clearly visible varietal feature, even in a basket of vegetables. This old Spanish variety is associated with Gandia in the province of Valencia.It belongs to Solanum melongena, in the nightshade family. The plant has an upright, branching habit, with large simple leaves arranged alternately. Their blades are oval to oblong, with margins that are more or less wavy or lobed. Leaves and stems carry star-shaped hairs. The foliage can therefore have a slightly velvety surface, while the fruit skin is smooth. Height and leafy volume depend on the plant’s development and growing conditions.The flowers are usually violet, with pointed lobes around a yellow centre. They appear on the branches and are visited by bumblebees…
