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Solanum melongena 'Japanese'
Eggplant, Japanese
Long, slender, thin fruits are to be found on this selection. They also boast a nice black skin color. Excellent for sautéing.
- Long slender fruits with thin black skin
- Tender texture ideal for quick cooking
- Productive plants in warm weather
- Excellent sautéed, grilled, or stir-fried
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-30 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°f
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Solanum melongena 'Japanese'
Eggplant loves heat, fertile soil, and full sun. Wait until nights are warm before setting plants out, mulch to warm the soil, and keep moisture even. Harvest fruits glossy and firm before seeds become tough.