Harvesting Japanese Eggplant

[Jeekinz]

I picked some of the fruits from the plant over the weekend. I'm not sure when I should pick them though. The ones I removed were about 7-9 inches long and about 1 1/2" diameter. Very tasty too.

Do they grow long and then wide?

[suziquzie]

I don't think the Japanese get very wide. Sounds like you picked them just right, any bigger they get bitter.

[suziquzie]

Here you go....
Burpee has TONS of varieties, but these say they get up to only 2" around.

Eggplant Millionaire Hybrid - Eggplant - Vegetables - Burpee

[Jeekinz]

Cool thanks.

Yeah, I just didn't want to keep cutting them short.

[frozen drink]

When the Japanese Eggplants grow up to 2", it will turn into a bitter taste...

So, it is wise to pick up the eggplants when its around 1.5" and this is the best tasty moment for Japanese Eggplants :)

[fahriye]

What do japanese aubergines look like? I love aubergines and could eat them everyday!!!

[QSis]

Originally Posted by fahriye

What do japanese aubergines look like? I love aubergines and could eat them everyday!!!

Here is a photo of my Ichiban eggplants, sliced in half, oiled, seasoned, and ready to be grilled.

(pacanis, this picture is for you, too!)



Lee

[Jeekinz]

LOL. My two plants are still producing. I'm definately planting more next year.

[QSis]

I KNOW, Jeeks! Mine are still getting new flowers on them!

If I lived in a warmer climate, these babies would be churning out eggplants all year long!

Lee

[Jeekinz]

I'd like to get some white ones going next year too. It seems whenever we ran out of something in the house for a side dish, the eggplants were ready. LOL