Whitwam Organics
Eggplant-Shoya Long Japanese
Eggplant-Shoya Long Japanese
Couldn't load pickup availability
Eggplant-Shoya Long Japanese
Solanum melongena
It has a deep purple skin, shines almost black and can weigh over half a pound. Also, like other Japanese eggplants, it gives a delicious taste to your traditional foods. No need to peel, because it’s not bitter like other eggplants. Salt preparation is not necessary, either. It is also beneficial for health and due to its exclusive taste, most of the Japanese use it in many dishes (we do to). After being cut, it turns brown quickly in the fridge, so lemon juice is sprinkled on it to keep the color.
|
Days to germination |
14-16 days |
|
Days to maturity |
Approximately 90 days |
|
Life cycle |
Technically a perennial but grown as a warm season annual |
|
Plant time |
Late winter to late summer |
|
Spacing |
18-24 inches |
|
Sun |
Full sun |
|
Soil temperature |
80-90 degrees |
|
Optimum soil P.H |
5.7-6.1 |
|
Height |
24-36 inches |
|
Harvest |
late Spring to early winter |
Share

Seasonal Staff Picks- Heat Loving
We Help Create & Maintain Flourishing Gardens
We empower people of all ages and experience levels to grow their own food through providing support during every step of the process.
What customers say
-
★★★★★
“Great local Company! I had a larger order of compost soil delivered and it was quality and clean!”
Megan Skye Hunter -
★★★★★
“Plants came in great condition. Dave responds to every question and concern within 24/hr of email. I will order again.”
Erica luft -
★★★★★
“Very healthy Tomato plants arrived quickly and well packaged. I will definitely be ordering again.”
Carol Chewning -
★★★★★
“So glad Plants were packaged very well as delivery driver did not read the live plants notice. Without the extra packaging the plants would not have survived.”
Dick-Jean Bruce