Lea is a robust, vigorous aubergine for outdoor cropping with a dwarf (50cm high) growing habit. The oval purple-white streaked fruits have a pink pattern and weigh ca. 200-250g. Flesh is firm with an aromatic taste. Speciality for amateur gardeners.
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Characteristics for Lea
Suitable for growing: open ground, open ground with protection recommended
Cultivation for Aubergine
Seed germination temperature: 20-24 °CPlanting distance: greenhouse in double rows 75 x 40-60 cm
open ground ca. 100 x 50 cm
Optimal amount of plants: 2-3 plants/m²Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
bred by
Photo: Vera Becher and Iris Attrot
Iris Attrot
Current breeding location: Oldendorfer Saatzucht, Holste, Niedersachsen
In the biodynamic farm Rengolshausen, located in Überlingen on Lake Constance, Johannes Günther propagates seeds of various varieties.
Obergrashof
The Kulturpflanzenentwicklung Obergrashof e.V. is located near Dachau in the Munich gravel plain. In addition to seed propagation, new Kultursaat varieties are also bred here according to biodynamic principles.
Michel Thibaud
GAEC des Couriols is a cooperative of five parties located in the Rhône Valley in the Drôme region of France.