This is my first year with Ichiban too. It's been pretty amazing. The fruit grow to maturity very quickly, and from three plants I've begun getting about four every three or four days. But there are a lot more fruit setting now, and I'll no doubt be giving a lot away. My black beauty, on the other hand, has just begun its first fruit.
I think I'll stick with Ichiban from now on. No need to peel or soak. And no worries! It just sits there and lays eggs... so to speak. It's a very pretty plant, too.
Christine
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