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- Days to maturity
- 57–58 days
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- United States
Overview
Ichiban is an early Asian hybrid that produces slightly curved fruit 8 to 10 inches long and 2 to 3 inches thick on plants of 36 to 40 inches. The skin is thin and the flesh mild with few seeds, so there is no need to peel before a quick stir-fry or a turn on the grill. Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting and set out into warm, fertile, well-drained soil once nights stay above 55F. It copes well with intense summer heat and keeps setting fruit when rounder types stall. Harvest while the skin is glossy purple-black.
Ichiban traits
- Slightly curved fruit 8 to 10 in long, 2 to 3 in thick
- Plants 36 to 40 in tall
- Thin skin and few seeds, no peeling needed
- Sets fruit reliably through hot weather
- Early for an eggplant
Good for
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
- Japanese-style dishes
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichiban this page | 57–58 days | — | — |
| Billionaire | 56 days | — | — |
| Bride | 58–70 days | Compact | — |
| Dusky | 56–75 days | Compact | — |
| Mangan | 58 days | — | — |
| Orient Express | 58 days | — | — |
| Pingtung Long | 58–75 days | — | — |
Ichiban FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Ichiban?
Ichiban is an early Asian hybrid that produces slightly curved fruit 8 to 10 inches long and 2 to 3 inches thick on plants of 36 to 40 inches. The skin is thin and the flesh mild with few seeds, so there is no need to peel before a quick stir-fry or a turn on the grill.
How many days to maturity is Ichiban?
Ichiban is listed at 57–58 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Ichiban compare with other eggplant varieties?
Ichiban: 57–58 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Billionaire (56 days), Bride (58–70 days), Dusky (56–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ichiban good for?
Ichiban is grown for stir-fries, grilling, japanese-style dishes.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every eggplant variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Eggplant growing guide
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- Training Aubergines to Three Stems and Keeping Them Cropping
- Cutting Aubergines Back in Midsummer for a Second Crop
- Aubergine Growing Calendar: Planting to the End of the Season
- Aubergine Problems: Wilts, Beetles and Hard, Dull Fruit
- When to Pick Aubergines and Why to Take the First One Early
- All 172 eggplant varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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