Brinjal-Seedlings

Eggplant, commonly known as brinjal, is a staple in Indian cuisine, prized for its versatility in dishes like soups, sauces, and salads. The ‘Black Beauty’ variety of eggplant is a traditional heirloom that remains highly popular in home gardens. This variety features large, dark purple, teardrop-shaped fruits that typically weigh between 0.2-1 kg. Black Beauty brinjal is rich in essential nutrients, including vitamins B1, B2, B5, and B6, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and manganese. It is easy to cultivate Black Beauty brinjal in your home or kitchen garden.

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Product Details:

• Number of Seeds: 50 Black Beauty Brinjal Seeds
• Suitable Growing Locations: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing Season: All year round, with optimal growth in spring and summer
• Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm
• Germination Time: 4 to 14 days
• Germination Temperature: 18-30°C
• Harvest Time: 60 to 70 days post-transplanting
• Fruit Shape: Large, bulbous
• Fruit Color: Dark purple to nearly black
• Average Fruit Weight: 150 g
• Plant Characteristics: Robust plant with compact internodes

Recommended Grow Bag Sizes for Brinjal:

• 12 x 12 inches (W*H)
• 15 x 12 inches (W*H)
• 15 x 15 inches (W*H)

Growing Season for Black Beauty Brinjal in India:

Brinjal can be grown throughout the year in India, though it performs best in warmer temperatures between 18°C and 30°C. Key growing periods include summer (February – April), monsoon (June – July), and post-monsoon/autumn (September – October), with timing adjustments based on regional conditions.

How to Grow Black Beauty Brinjal:

Brinjal thrives in warm conditions and is typically transplanted rather than direct-seeded. Start by using a seedling tray or a small pot (up to 8 cm deep) and a larger pot or grow bag (30-38 cm deep and wide) with adequate drainage. Black Beauty brinjal seeds germinate best at temperatures between 18-30°C.

Sowing Method for Black Beauty Brinjal Seeds:

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a coco peat medium.
2. Sow 2 brinjal seeds per cell at a depth of 0.5 cm. Since brinjal seeds are small, avoid planting them too deeply.
3. Place the seedling tray in a sunny location and water lightly using a spray bottle.
4. Ensure the soil remains moist and provide ample sunlight. Seeds will germinate within 4-14 days.

Once seedlings reach 12-15 cm in height, they are ready for transplanting into pots or grow bags, spacing them 20-30 cm apart.

Fertilizing Black Beauty Brinjal Plants:

Brinjal plants require significant nutrients. Provide high-quality fertilizers and add lime to the soil to ensure sufficient calcium. Apply organic fertilizers such as vermicompost, cow manure, or neem cake monthly during the plant’s active growth phase.

Care Tips for Black Beauty Brinjal:

• Sunlight: Ensure the plant receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Avoid shady areas.
• Watering: Maintain regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Soil: Use well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8, which should be slightly acidic to neutral.
• Temperature: Optimal temperatures for growth range from 20 to 35°C.

Common Pests and Diseases:

Brinjal plants can be affected by pests such as aphids and greenflies, and diseases like fruit rot, leaf spot, and root rot. Use neem oil as an organic pesticide to manage these issues.

Weeding: Regularly remove any weeds that may compete with the brinjal plants.

Harvesting Black Beauty Brinjal:

Harvest the brinjal when the skin is firm and dark black. This typically occurs 60-70 days after transplanting.

Special Features of Black Beauty Brinjal:

• Common Names: Aubergine, Eggplant, Baigan (in Hindi)
• Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
• Plant Height: 60 to 90 cm
• Growing Difficulty: Easy

Note: The images provided are for reference only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance due to factors such as climate and plant age.