The first harvest can be done after the plant is four months old. Good eggplant cultivation can produce 10-30 tons of eggplant fruit per hectare. Harvesting is done 1-2 times per week. Eggplant fruit that is feasible to consume is a solid fruit and shiny skin surface.
Eggplant fruit can not be stored long so it should be marketed immediately after planting. Grouping is done by size and color. Handling during packaging should be done carefully to prevent skin damage.