Common Name   EGGPLANT, JAPANESE     SOLANUM MELONGENA   Zone   Without object   Type   Annual   Dimension   Height : 60 - 90 cm - spread : 45 - 60 cm   Site   Sunny   Soil   Rich, moist, well-drained soil.   Harvest   Stake the plants to prevent them from falling over and for producing straight fruits. The fruit is ready to be harvested when it is deep-purple in color . But it must not have lost it's luster. Conservation     Culinary use   The slender fruits are excellent for frying, cooking and pickling. In China, the eggplants are served cold with a sesame sauce. In Szechawnese cuisine, the eggplants are fried and served with a spicy sauce. In Japan, the eggplants are used in the " tempura ", oven cooked and served with a ginger or soya sauce.         Landscaping   Without object       Interior plant   Without object   Uses   Soon!