About Shikou

70–80 days. "Shikou" means "supreme" in Japanese; this first hybrid Asian-type eggplant has few seeds, thin tender skin, and a very white interior. Easy to cook with, no peeling or salting required. Plants are so productive they may need staking to support the bounty of slender 6–8" deep purple fruits.

About Eggplant

Roast, fry, or bake in a range of cuisines.

Pot Size & Price
3.5-in. pot
$2.50
Height
18"–24"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Catalog
V074
Plant Traits
Cold Sensitive
Stock Notes
Restocks On Saturday

Other varieties of Eggplant

Eggplant Bambino, small dark purple fruits
Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers

Bambino

Catalog
V068
Classic dark purple eggplants
Photo from Green Earth Growers

Classic

Catalog
V069
Diamond eggplants, long very dark purple shiny fruits
Photo from Seed Savers Exchange

Diamond

Catalog
V070
Fairy Tale eggplants, narrow with purple and white striations
Photo from AAS

Fairy Tale

Catalog
V071
Fengyuan eggplant, very long thin shiny purple fruits
Photo from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Fengyuan Purple

Catalog
V072
Eggplant 'Listada de Gandia', white and purple striped fruits
Photo from Seed Savers Exchange

Listada de Gandia

Catalog
V073
Little Fingers eggplant, long narrow dark purple fruits
Photo from Park Seed

Little Fingers

Catalog
V075
Eggplant "Swallow", long dark purple
Photo from Park Seed

Swallow

Catalog
V076
Small, round, green and white eggplants in a pile.

Thai, Kermit

Catalog
V077