Description

• Brinjal is commonly known as Eggplant and Aubergine. Long purple brinjal is the most used vegetable in India, it is cooked in different recipes.
• 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: 18-32°C Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Harvesting: 60 to 80 days from transplanting Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
• Sunlight – Purple-long brinjal plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight. Do not keep the brinjal plants in a shady portion and give them sufficient sunlight.
• Water – Give regular water to your purple long brinjal plants and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
• Water – Give regular water to your purple long 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 long purple brinjal plants is ranging from 20 to 35°C.
• Common pests – Aphids and whiteflies are some common pests and diseases like fruit rot, leaf spot, and root rot infect the purple long brinjal plants. If you are facing this problem use the organic pesticide Neem oil on plants.