Description

• Brinjal Black Medium is a very popular vegetable in India, it can be cooked in a different way. The Black Beauty eggplant is an old heirloom variety that is still highly sought after in home gardens. Black Beauty is a large, dark purple, tear-drop -shaped brinjal that can weigh between 0.2-1 kg each. Brinjal (baigan) contains many nutrients like vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 and is also rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and manganese.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing season: Throughout the year (Best is Spring and Summer) Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 cm Germination Time: 4 to 14 days from sowing Germination temperature: 18-30°C Harvesting: 60 to 70 days from transplanting Fruit Shape: Large bulb shape Fruit Color: Dark purple to almost black Average Fruit weight: 150 g 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 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.