How to prune 'listada de gandia' aubergine

Tip-pinch in late spring once plants are 30–40 cm tall; structural pruning continues through summer. Pinch the central growing tip above the first main fork. Select three to five strong lateral branches and remove the rest. Pinch side shoots beyond two leaves past a developing fruit. Remove yellowing lower leaves throughout the season to reduce disease pressure.

Tip-pinch once; ongoing light pruning and sucker removal through the fruiting season. 'Listada de Gandia' aubergine responds well to light pruning. Pinch out the growing tip when plants are 30–40 cm tall to encourage branching. Limit each plant to three to five main fruiting stems for larger, better-quality fruits. Remove any suckers growing below the first fork and strip lower leaves to improve airflow.

Pinch the central growing tip above the first main fork. Select three to five strong lateral branches and remove the rest. Pinch side shoots beyond two leaves past a developing fruit. Remove yellowing lower leaves throughout the season to reduce disease pressure.