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Japanese Purple Pickling
Eggplant
EggplantSolanum melongena 'Japanese Purple Pickling'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A productive Japanese heirloom that produces slender, glossy purple fruits perfect for Asian cuisine and pickling. The tender, mild flesh has virtually no bitterness and cooks quickly, making it ideal for stir-fries, tempura, and traditional Japanese preparations. This reliable variety is beloved by home gardeners for its consistent production and exceptional eating quality.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperature reaches 60°F and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, Colorado potato beetle. Common diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, early blight, mosaic virus.