Brinjal Long

🌱 Brinjal Long — Complete Sowing, Crop Care & Harvesting

Grow Brinjal Long in the appropriate home garden season. Original variety characteristics and seed package growing figures are preserved below.

📦 Product Information

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

🌱 Sowing & Establishment

Start seeds in a clean warm tray, then gently transplant vigorous seedlings into well-prepared soil after the threat of cold nights has passed. Keep seed beds evenly moist, not soggy. Thin or transplant at the packet’s recommended spacing, and adjust to the local season.

☀️ Sunlight, Soil and Support

At least six hours of sun where possible, compost-enriched well-drained soil and support for fruit-laden stems. Use mature compost and proper drainage, avoiding compacted soil.

💧 Watering & Nutrition

Water established plants deeply at soil level as the upper soil begins to dry, keeping moisture steady during fruit set or head development. Apply suitable crop fertiliser sparingly according to its exact label; avoid excessive nitrogen.

🌼 Growth and Flower Management

Fruiting plants require steady sunlight, water and suitable temperatures for flower retention and setting.

🐛 Pests & Disease Control

Watch for brinjal shoot and fruit borers, aphids, mites, thrips and wilt/leaf spots. Remove infested shoots or fruit before pests spread. Inspect weekly, remove affected plant parts and use only locally authorised crop treatments according to label rates and pre-harvest intervals.

🧺 Harvesting & Aftercare

Cut fruit at the desired young tender size with clean shears while leaving healthy leaves and blossoms. Performance and harvest dates may vary from the original seed packet figures.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can it be grown in a pot? Only if the pot provides enough root space, drainage and support for adult plants.
What causes yellow leaves? Inconsistent water, nutrients or pest damage can be responsible.
How can I improve plant growth? Check season, sun, mulch and water regularly.

Use original packet measurements and timing as a guide, not a guaranteed outcome.