- A tender flesh Japan type variety that is nearly seedless and known as a great replacement for Ichiban.
55 days. Japan long-type produces early, high quality fruit over 8 inches long with brilliant black skin and a purple calyx. The tender flesh is nearly seedless. This is a great replacement for Ichiban. An ideal variety for greenhouses, home gardens, and open field crops. The millionaire purple hybrid variety of eggplant is long and slender, growing to be up to eight inches long. The millionaire purple hybrid reaches maturity in just fifty five days and is suitable for grow zones five to twelve. This variety does best in moist soil and full sun. Approx. 6,000 seeds/oz.