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'Shikou' Eggplant
 
Sub-Category: Midseason
 
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Description: Solanum melongena. Hybrid. Midseason purple long Asian type eggplant. Plants are medium-sized, reach 18-24" tall, productive, and are semi-spineless with purple calyx. Fruits measure 6-8" long and are 1-1.5" in diameter. Fruits have very few seeds with a thin tender skin and white interior. Shikou means supreme in Japanese. About 70 to 80 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity: 70-80
Seed Sources: Harris Seeds - updated in 2019
Park Seed - updated in 2019
Bonnie Plant Farm - updated in 2019
Rohrer Seeds - updated in 2019

 
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Reviewed on 06/04/2020 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener

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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

An excellent Japanese eggplant very reliable and productive. Fruits are very dark purple , 6-8 inches long by 1.5 inch diameter. Medium size plant 18-20 inches.
 




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