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Japanese Long
Eggplant
EggplantSolanum melongena 'Japanese Long'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An elegant Asian variety producing slender, foot-long fruits with incredibly tender skin that never needs peeling. The sweet, mild flesh has virtually no bitterness and cooks quickly, making it perfect for stir-fries and Asian cuisine. This productive variety offers a completely different eggplant experience from traditional globe types.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F consistently.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt.