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Gascona Long Lilac Eggplant Seeds

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[Solanum melongena] Gascona long lilac eggplant seeds, compact robust plant, root-disease resistant, suitable for pots.

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Gascona Long Lilac Eggplant

A compact plant with vigorous branches, Gascona long lilac eggplant produces elongated fruits with a distinctive light purple colour and slightly golden white flesh, about 25 cm long and around 300 g in weight.

The Gascona Eggplant Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum melongena, family Solanaceae. A very sturdy plant, resistant to root diseases, with a compact habit that makes it suitable for container growing as well as the open field.

How to Sow Gascona Eggplant

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, transplanting into the field, greenhouse or pots from April-May, once the risk of late frost has passed.

How to Grow Gascona Eggplant

It grows very well both in greenhouse and open field; it prefers fertile, well-drained soil, with regular watering supporting the high productivity typical of this variety.

Tips for Gascona Eggplant

Thanks to the plant's sturdiness and resistance to root diseases, it requires less care than other varieties, making it a practical choice even for growers with limited space.

Diseases and Pests of Gascona Eggplant

It is particularly resistant to root diseases; it can still be affected by Colorado potato beetle, aphids and red spider mite, so good soil drainage is still advisable.

Uses and Curiosities of Gascona Eggplant

Its slightly golden white flesh with a mild flavour makes it versatile in the kitchen, excellent grilled, fried or used for parmigiana and rolled dishes.

Properties of Gascona Eggplant

Rich in fibre that supports digestion, Gascona eggplant is also suitable for low-calorie diets thanks to its low calorie content and antioxidant phytonutrients.

Nutritional Values of Gascona Eggplant

Per 100 grams, Gascona eggplant provides about 24 kcal, 1 g protein, 5.7 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 3 g fibre.