Description

• Brinjal (baigan) is commonly known as Eggplant and Aubergine. Brinjal is the most productive vegetable in which there are different varieties with delicious tastes. Brinjal is not only good in taste but also has many health benefits and contains minerals and vitamins.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing season: Throughout the year (Best is Spring and Summer) Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 cm Germination temperature: 18-30°C Germination Time: 4 to 14 days from sowing Harvesting: 60 to 70 days from transplanting Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
• Sunlight – Brinjal plant needs 6-8 hours of full sunlight. Do not keep the brinjal plant in shady portions and give sufficient sunlight.
• Water – Give regular water to your brinjal plants and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
• Soil – Use sandy soil, well-drained with ph 6.0 to 6.8 or slightly acidic to neutral.
• Temperature – Best growing temperature for brinjal round plants is ranging from 20 to 35°C.
• Common pests – Aphids and greenflies are some common pests and diseases like fruit rot, leaf spot, and root rot that infected the brinjal plants. If you are facing this problem use the organic pesticide Neem oil on plants.