BRINJAL LONG

Is a high yield potential variety with better colour and shape retention capabilities during summers. This is a strong plant that with longer periods of harvest. Characteristics: Eggplant is a warm-weather plant. The optimum temperature for germination is 24-29°C (seedlings should emerge in 6-8 days) and 22-30°C for growth and fruit development. Full sun is a must. Eggplant is adaptable to different kinds of soil conditions. Deep, fertile and well-drained sandy loam or silt loam soils are desirable. Eggplant cannot tolerate frost and the growth of young plants is retarded when the temperature is below 16°C. Eggplant can tolerate drought and excessive rainfall, but growth slows when temperatures exceed 35°C.

• Germination Temperature : 21-35°C
  
• Sowing Months North : Jan-Feb, May-Jun, Oct-Nov
  
• Sowing Months South : Jan-Feb, Jun-Jul, Oct-Nov
  
• Sowing Distance : 15FT between Seeds/ 25 FT between Rows
• Method of Sowing : Transplant
• Sowing Depth in Inches : .5 Inch
• Maturity Period : 75-95 Days