Keep in mind when planting that Ma-zu purple chinese is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.
Start indoors eight weeks before last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ma-zu purple chinese is a tender plant.
Mature fruit will be eight to twelve inches long and two inches thick.