Overwintering guide
How to overwinter 'listada de gandia' aubergine
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills 'listada de gandia' aubergine in winter
Cutting 'listada de gandia' aubergine hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering 'listada de gandia' aubergine — FAQ
Does 'listada de gandia' aubergine need to come indoors for winter?
'Listada de Gandia' Aubergine is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. 'Listada de Gandia' Aubergine is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move 'listada de gandia' aubergine for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water 'listada de gandia' aubergine in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills 'listada de gandia' aubergine over winter?
Cutting 'listada de gandia' aubergine hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.