Eggplant 'Listada de Gandia'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Fedscreek, Kentucky

Liberty Hill, Texas

West Bend, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
3
neutrals
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negative
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Biggs, KY (Zone 6a) | February 2014 | positive

I grew this variety last year as was beyond pleased with it. It was prolific and delicious with a mild flavor. We enjoyed it battered and...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Have seed but not grown yet. It is a STUNNING eggplant- wish I could upload the pic that I have! Will grow this in 2007 and hope to repor...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

Purple and white striped eggplant. Heavy yields of 6-8" thin skinned fruits. It is an open pollinated cultivar so seed can be saved from ...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2004 | neutral

I'm trying this mid-1800s Italian heirloom variety this year for the first time. From the pictures I've seen, I think it deserves the t...Read More

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