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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Shikou, whose name means supreme in Japanese, is a midseason hybrid of the long purple Asian type. Medium-sized, productive plants of 18 to 24 inches are semi-spineless with a purple calyx and bear fruit 6 to 8 inches long and 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, with very few seeds, thin tender skin and a white interior. Maturity is about 70 to 80 days. Start indoors and transplant into warm, fertile soil in full sun; pick while the skin is glossy, and the thin skin means no peeling before a stir-fry or the grill.
Shikou traits
- Fruit 6 to 8 in long and 1 to 1.5 in across
- Very few seeds, thin tender skin, white interior
- Productive semi-spineless plants 18 to 24 in with purple calyx
- About 70 to 80 days to maturity
- Midseason Japanese hybrid
Good for
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
- Japanese-style dishes
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikou this page | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Black | 70 days | — | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Burpee Hybrid | 70 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Casper | 70–75 days | Compact | — |
| Edna | 70 days | — | — |
Shikou FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Shikou?
Shikou, whose name means supreme in Japanese, is a midseason hybrid of the long purple Asian type. Medium-sized, productive plants of 18 to 24 inches are semi-spineless with a purple calyx and bear fruit 6 to 8 inches long and 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, with very few seeds, thin tender skin and a white interior.
How many days to maturity is Shikou?
Shikou is listed at 70–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Shikou compare with other eggplant varieties?
Shikou: 70–80 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Apple Green (70 days), Black (70 days), Black Beauty (70–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Shikou good for?
Shikou 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
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- 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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