Listada de Gandia – a beautiful aubergine with white and purple stripes
Want to grow aubergines with a wow factor? Listada de Gandia is a Spanish aubergine with fantastically beautiful fruits and a mild, fine flavour. A must if you grow for both the eye and the palate.
What makes Listada de Gandia special
The variety gives medium-sized, oval aubergines with a white base colour and purple stripes. The fruits are about 15 cm long and ripen relatively early.
Background and name
Listada de Gandia comes from the town of Gandia in Spain and is a traditional heirloom variety. The name means ‘striped from Gandia’.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant is bushy and about 60–80 cm tall. It gives several fruits per plant and does best in a greenhouse or a very sheltered spot outdoors.
Flavour and uses of Listada de Gandia
The flavour is mild, sweet and smooth – without the bitter note some aubergines can have. The flesh is white and soft.
Ways to use Listada de Gandia
Grill, bake or fry slices with olive oil and garlic. Perfect in moussaka, ratatouille or as a vegetarian alternative in burgers.
Growing tips for Listada de Gandia
Sow early indoors (February–March). Plant out when night temperatures are stable. Give warmth, feed, and support if needed.
With Listada de Gandia you get a real beauty for the vegetable patch. Buy your aubergine seeds today and start to grow aubergines in style!
