Grow your own authentic Japanese pickling eggplants with these productive and delicious seeds! These slim, tender eggplants are specially prized for tsukemono (Japanese pickles) thanks to their crisp texture, mild flavor, and small size. Perfect for home gardeners, market growers, and anyone who loves Asian cuisine.
⭐ About This Variety
Shape: Long, slender, glossy purple fruits
Flavor: Mild, sweet, and low bitterness
Use: Ideal for pickling, stir-frying, grilling, sautéing, tempura & roasting
Production: High-yielding and early to mature
Growth Habit: Compact, productive plants suitable for gardens or containers
🌱 Plant Size
Height: 24–36 inches (2–3 ft)
Spread: 18–24 inches
Fruit Length: 5–8 inches long
Days to Maturity: ~60–70 days from transplant
🌿 Growing Instructions
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Transplant outdoors when nighttime temps stay above 55°F (13°C).
Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.
Keep evenly watered for best fruit production.
🧺 Harvest
Pick when fruits are thin, glossy, and tender. Frequent harvesting encourages more growth and higher yields!
✔️ What You Receive
25+Fresh, high-quality Japanese Pickling Eggplant Seeds
