Sahaja Black Beauty Brinjal

Brinjal Eggplant are versatile plants that can be grown as perennials, although they are commonly cultivated as annuals. They can be started indoors and transplanted outdoors once they reach a height of at least six inches, and the weather has warmed to at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Indoor Sowing:

1. Prepare Pots or Trays: Poke a hole half an inch deep in each pot or tray to be used for sowing.
2. Sow Seeds: Place two seeds in each hole. 
3. Cover Seeds: Lightly cover the seeds with soil.
4. Sunlight Exposure: Position the pots or trays by a window that receives full sunlight.
5. Moisture Maintenance: Eggplants thrive in moist soil, so it’s crucial to keep the soil adequately watered.

Thinning Out:

– Once you observe two sets of leaves sprouting, thin them out by cutting the weaker of the two down to soil level. This ensures robust and healthy plant development.

Transplanting Outdoors:

– After thinning, transplant the brinjal eggplants outdoors. Water them daily to maintain moist soil.

Support and Care:

– Since the crops can become heavy, provide support using posts, poles, or other suitable structures to prevent breakage.

Harvesting:

– Harvest the eggplants when the globes are glossy by snipping them off the vine. This is an indication that they are ready for consumption.

 Eggplant – Basic Information

– Latin Name: Solanum melongena

– Other Names: Aubergine, Brinjal Eggplant,  

– Color: Dark Purple

– Flavor: Savory and mildly bitter

Growing Information:

– Days to Maturity: 80 days

– Hardiness Zone: 5-12

– Planting Depth: 1-2 inches

– Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches

– Row Spacing: 2 feet

– Growth Habit: Upright

– Soil Preference: Well-drained, temperature between 50 and 75 degrees. Composted soil can help this variety grow.

– Temperature Preference: Warmer

– Light Preference: Full Sun

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is known by various names like Aubergine, Brinjal, Melongene, or Guinea Squash. With its dark purple color and a savory, mildly bitter flavor, this vegetable adds richness to various dishes. Cultivating eggplants requires well-drained soil, a temperature range between 50 and 75 degrees, and a preference for warmer conditions. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit, and it is recommended to space them 12-24 inches apart. Full sun exposure enhances the growth of this versatile vegetable.Diseases/pests:

Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies and leafhoppers.