Bonnie Plants Ichiban Type Japanese Eggplant - 4 Pack Live Plants Great in Containers 10in. Long Fruit Perfect for Grilling & Roasting Green

- Long, narrow purplish-black fruit - Produces heavily until fall frost - Thin, mild skins and Sweet Succulent flavor - Excellent for grilling, roasting, stir-fries - Good container plant - Expected blooming period: spring to summer - Care instructions: regular watering

From the manufacturer

Grow Your Best Fresh Eggplant at Home

When you buy starter plants, you’re getting young live plants that are already several weeks old, which can help you make up for lost time in your garden.

Growing fresh eggplant should be fun?not stressful. We care for our seedlings in a way that encourages strong roots and vigorous growth. Your plants will be well on their way to maturity once received, thus speeding up the growing process.

When you start with a Bonnie Plant, your plant is closer to maturity, which means you’ll be able to start harvesting and enjoying your homegrown fresh eggplants much faster than if you started with a seed.

Eggplants can grow well and look great in traditional in-ground garden beds, raised beds, or containers in an area with lots of sunlight. Plant eggplant when soil temps are above 50° F and all chances of frost have passed. Check the plant tags for complete instructions.

Add a cage or stake to help support stems when heavy with fruit. And keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Also, feed them regularly with a Miracle-Gro continuous release plant food.

Harvest eggplant when fruits stop growing and their skin becomes glossy. Remove ripe fruit with gardening shears, leaving a small portion of the stem attached. Once sliced, you should see a sprinkling of soft, yet well-formed seeds.