60 DAYS
Solanum melongena
The Shoya Long eggplant is a popular Japanese variety known for its impressive length, growing up to 14 in. long. This slender fruit boasts a beautiful purplish-black colour and is celebrated for its early production and fine quality. Ideal for a variety of culinary applications like stir-frying, grilling, or tempura, the Shoya Long holds a special place in any garden enthusiast's heart.
Size: Plants can reach heights of 24 to 36 in. with elongated fruits up to 14 in. long.
Yield: Expect a generous harvest throughout the growing season with regular care.
Taste: Mild and slightly sweet flavour, perfect for soaking up sauces in cooking.
How to use: Excellent for fresh dishes, sautéed, grilled, or in tempura for a crispy treat.
Planting tips: Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in well-drained soil. Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing plants 18 in. apart in rows of 3 ft.
Harvest tips: Best picked when the fruit is slender and glossy; use pruning shears to cut the stem for minimal damage.
Pelleted seed.
