Solanum melongena 'Ichiban'

eggplant

Family	Solanaceae
Plant Type	vegetable
Zone	USDA: 10a - 11 RHS: HH - FT EGF: G1 - G2 Australia: 4 - 5
Care Level
Height	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	neutral

Description	Solanum melongena 'Ichiban' (eggplant) bears showy, faded violet and repeat-blooming blossoms. This vegetable is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte, medium textured and fragrant. The vegetable produced by Solanum melongena 'Ichiban' (eggplant) is showy. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses	Container, culinary and vegetable garden.