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Listada di Gandia Eggplant
60 days to harvest
Solanum melongena
Abundant and tender, we love these delectable Italian Listada di Gandia Eggplants for their exceptionally thin skin with gorgeous maroon stripes. Our favorites are the fruits harvested between 4 and 7 inches long and perfect for roasting and grilling. Straight off the grill, whole on a skewer, our young and dear friend Nola exclaimed, ‘eggplant is so much better than lollipops!’ and we quite agree.
At Fruition, we sow eggplant in soil blocks indoors 2 months before final frost, early April for us here in Zone 5, germinating them on heat mats with ease. Good light is essential: Younger, less stressed seedlings are healthier and more abundant than older, more stressed seedlings.
Eggplants are heavy feeders, so nourish them with nutrient-dense soil as well as fish and kelp emulsion for an abundant harvest.
Organic Listada di Gandia Eggplant
Planting Method: Transplant Only
When to sow: Sow indoors, 6-8 weeks before final frost
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch Days to Germination: 7-14 at 80°F (26°C)
Sowing and seedling care: We recommend sowing in soil blocks and on heat mats. Good light is essential: Younger, less stressed seedlings are healthier and more abundant than older, more stressed seedlings. Increase pot size as they grow. Eggplants are heavy feeders, so nourish them with nutrient-dense soil as well as fish and kelp emulsion for an abundant harvest.
When to transplant: Harden off and transplant after final frost. Continue fertilizing throughout the season and use row cover to boost performance; remove when they flower.
Transplant Spacing: 18 inches Sun Needs: Full
Days to Harvest: 60
Height: 2-3 feet
Harvest: Delicious fruits turn glossy and ready to harvest between 4 and 7 inches long.
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