{"product_id":"aubergine-ronde-de-valence-samen-die-runde-aus-sud-frankreich","title":"Aubergine `Ronde de Valence` - Seeds - Perfect for vegetarian steaks on the grill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e9a458eeaff81999\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 'Ronde de Valence' eggplant is a historic gem from France and an excellent choice for any lover of traditional Mediterranean cuisine. This open-pollinated variety produces beautiful, spherical to slightly broad-oval fruits that shine with a smooth, deep dark-purple skin. Due to their compact, bulbous shape, they differ visually from the classic elongated or teardrop-shaped varieties. The tender, firm flesh is almost seedless when harvested at the right time and impresses with a wonderfully mild, creamy flavor completely free of bitterness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery: \u003c\/b\u003e10 seeds each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd of February to end of March (preferably earlier if possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting out (outdoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom mid-May (after the Ice Saints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5–1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 to 28 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit, location, and care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 'Ronde de Valence' grows as a vigorous, bushy, branched subshrub and reaches a height of about 70 to 80 cm. It matures slightly earlier than many other large varieties, but as a classic nightshade, it still requires the warmest and sunniest spot the garden has to offer. A wind-sheltered location in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or in front of a heat-radiating south-facing wall is optimal. As a heavy feeder, the plant requires humus-rich, deep, and nutrient-dense soil. A thick layer of mature compost during planting as well as regular, potassium-rich fertilizer applications ensure fruit yield. Even though this variety grows compactly, the main stems should be tied to stakes, as the massive, round fruits place considerable weight on the branches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest and use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ideal harvest time is reached when the round fruit displays its maximum, deep-purple coloration and the skin shines intensely and flawlessly. The eggplant should give slightly under light pressure. If the skin loses its luster and becomes dull, the fruit is overripe, the seeds harden, and the flesh loses quality. Harvest carefully with garden shears at the base of the stem. Culinarily, the 'Ronde de Valence' is a real highlight due to its shape: it can be perfectly sliced into thick, uniform pieces (ideal as meatless \"steaks\" for the grill or for eggplant piccata) or hollowed out and stuffed savory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs the name suggests, this proven and traditional variety comes from the region around Valence, a city in the French Rhône Valley. It was specifically selected there for hearty Provençal cuisine and is still valued today by vegetable gardeners and chefs worldwide for its aesthetic beauty, reliable yield, and outstanding taste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56315378762113,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_2p0ujc2p0ujc2p0u.jpg?v=1790233862","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/aubergine-ronde-de-valence-samen-die-runde-aus-sud-frankreich","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}