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Eggplant - Ichiban

Product Info

Oriental-type of eggplant that produces long, slender, dark purple fruits. Best when harvested 8 to 10 inches long. Excellent for small gardens or containers. Each 36" plant can produce 8 or more fruits. Try it baked, grilled and in stir fry and salads. Harvest with a knife or shears to prevent plant damage.

Water:	Eggplant enjoy a heavy soaking weekly of at least 1" although they will use more when flowering and in periods of extreme heat or windy conditions.
Mature:	70-80 days
Harvest:	When the smooth, glossy exterior flesh "gives" but comes right back when pressed with your thumb. Use a knife or pruning shears so you don't damage the plant.
Planting and Growing Tips:	Avoid planting by fennel.
Exposure:	Full Sun
Spacing:	18"-30" apart
Soil pH:	5.5-6.5

NOTICE: Please note that not all plants are available all the time. The color and size can vary from photographs.