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Aubergine Ronde de Valence - Eggplant

Solanum melongena Ronde de Valence
Eggplant

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'Ronde de Valence' is a variety from Southern France that produces beautiful round, fleshy fruits with smooth purplish black skin. The medium-sized aubergines grow on 50 cm high plants. Sow from February to April for a harvest 5 months later.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
20 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Sowing period February to May
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Description

'Ronde de Valence' is a variety from Southern France that produces beautiful round, fleshy fruits with smooth purplish black skin. The medium-sized aubergines grow on 50 cm high plants. Sow from February to April for a harvest 5 months later.

Aubergine first appeared in Europe during the 14th century but has been cultivated in India and China since ancient times. Also known as Eggplant in American English, it is generally served cooked, stuffed, grilled on the barbecue or incorporated into gratin or ratatouille. Aubergine has calming, diuretic properties and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, and C as well as iron and calcium.

Harvesting: Pick the mature fruit when required from July to October.

Storage: Aubergines will keep up for up to a week in the refrigerator. Once steamed, they can be stored in the freezer for 6 to 8 months.

Good to know: Weed and hoe regularly. For bigger fruits, pinch out the terminal growing points.

Harvest

Harvest time June to September
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour violet
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Colour, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Solanum

Species

melongena

Cultivar

Ronde de Valence

Family

Solanaceae

Other common names

Eggplant

Origin

Southeast Asia

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing:

Aubergine requires a supply of well-rotted compost (3 kg/m²) in late autumn or early spring before sowing. Sow in pots filled with fine, light soil. In February-March, keep the seedlings in a warm, bright place such as on a window sill. From April onwards, aubergines can be sown outdoors, in their final location. Make sure to keep the soil moist. To encourage germination, place the seeds in the refrigerator (4 to 5°C) for a few days before sowing.

 

Care:

When the plants have reached the 5-6 leaves stage, transplant them into larger pots or straight out in the garden, in a warm, sunny spot. For a bushier plant, remove side shoots and pinch out tips when the plant has formed 2-3 flower clusters. Keep the plant from wasting its energy unnecessarily by removing suckers that sprout from its base and in the crook of two stems. Mulching will help keep the soil moist whilst limiting weed growth.

Seedlings

Sowing period February to May
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 20 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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