BRINJAL

INTRODUCTION
  • Brinjal is a member of the Solanaceae family with the scientific name Solanum melongena.
  • It is planted in the months of July and August and harvested in the months of November and December.
  • Its fruit is nutrient-dense and typically eaten as a vegetable.
  • Traditional medicine uses the fruit and other components of the plant.
REQUIREMENTS

• Soil- All types of soil varying from light sandy to heavy clay.

• pH- 5.5 to 6.6.

• Temperature- 13º-21ºC.

• Rainfall- Annual rainfall between 600-1000 mm.

• Cultivation- The seedlings are ready in 4-5 weeks for transplanting when they attained a height of 12-15 cm with 3-to 4 leaves. 

• Susceptibility- Brinjal cannot tolerate frost weather.

IRRIGATION
  • Water the field according to the crop's requirements.
  • For healthy growth, flowering, fruit set, and fruit development, timely irrigation is critical.
  • With the right moisture level and soil fertility, you can have a higher yield.
  • Irrigation should be administered every third to fourth day in the summer and every seven to twelve days in the winter in the plains.
  • If there is no rain, irrigation is used before top dressing.
  • Irrigate the brinjal field on a regular basis to keep the soil moist on frigid days.
CULTIVATION
  • A 3 m long, 1.0 m wide, and 0.15 m high block is being prepared. If the nursery beds haven't been treated yet.
  • Plant the seeds 1 cm deep and 5 cm apart in rows. Cover the seeds with well-rotted manure and fine soil mixture and gently push them down.
  • The Wheat husk or clean dry grass can be used to cover the beds.
  • After the seeds have germinated, remove the water husk or dry grass.
  • Because of the cold temperatures in November and January, seed germination and plant growth in the nursery is slow.
  • When the seedlings reach a height of 12-15 cm and have 3-to-4 leaves, they are suitable for transplantation in 4-5 weeks. 
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