Description

Long Brinjal, Eggplant – Seeds

 open-pollinated seeds are suitable for home gardens, require full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Germination takes about 7-14 days, and plants benefit from a warm, sunny climate and weekly feeding with organic nutrients. Long Brinjal (Solanum melongena), also called Baingan / Eggplant, is one of the most important and popular vegetable crops in India. Long varieties are highly preferred for cooking due to their tender flesh, mild taste, and attractive appearance.

How to Grow Long Brinjal, Eggplant – Seeds

1.  Seed Selection

• Choose good quality open-pollinated or hybrid seeds.
• Seeds are small, flat, and light brown/yellowish in color.

 2. Sowing

• Soaking seeds in warm water for 6–8 hours helps faster germination.
• Prepare soil by mixing compost + sand.
• Sow seeds 1–1.5 cm deep in moist soil
• Keep seeds under partial shade and maintain moisture.

 3. Watering

•  Regular moderate watering (2–3 times per week) Avoid waterlogging.
• Brinjal requires moderate moisture .

 4. Sunlight and Temperature

• After seedlings emerge, provide 4–6 hours of indirect sunlight initially.
• Warm temperature helps strong and healthy seedlings.

 5. Germination

• Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
• Germination Time → 7–14 days

6. Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings are 12–15 cm tall.
• Add compost or farmyard manure in pits before transplanting.

7. Care

• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Weed regularly to keep the field clean.

8. Harvesting

• First harvest after 70–80 days of transplanting.
• Frequent picking encourages more fruiting.