• 10-inch-long fruit
• Deep purple eggplant
• High yield
• Syn. Solanum melongena

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• Category: Edibles
• Foliage Color: Green Shades

With its sweet, mild flavor and tender, thin skin, Ichiban is a deep purple eggplant prized for its exceptional versatility in the kitchen. A favorite among chefs, its fruits are delicious grilled, roasted, sautéed, or added to a variety of dishes. Like all eggplants, Ichiban loves warm weather, but it also performs well in cooler climates and continues producing into the fall season.