Purple Thorn Brinjal

Purple Thorn Brinjal Pack of 3Grams (100+Seeds) Brinjal or Eggplant have been grown for long period of time and different district/states have different varieties. It is oval shaped and bigger base, it contains more dietary fibers, rich in potassium and contains flavonoids. Outer skin is glossy violet and plant as well as fruit have small tiny thorns.

Brinjal (Solanum melongena), also known as eggplant or aubergine, is an easily cultivated plant belonging to the family Solanaceae.1 Its fruit is high in nutrition and commonly consumed as a vegetable. The fruit and other parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine.

Days to Germinate: 14-21 days
Days to Harvest: 80-90 days

How to Grow: Brinjal seeds raised in seed beds and saplings are planted. Thrive well in temperature range between 25-35 degree celsius. Grows well in wide soil types. They need fertile, well-drained soil. Seeds will take about 2-3 weeks to germinate. Seedlings should be spaced about 45-60 cm i.e. 1.5 to 2 ft apart. Take optimum care while transplanting as it might disturb the plant growth. The plant will fruit after 3-4 months. Eggplants grow about 40-90 cms as compact, self-supporting shrubs; but the heavier varieties might need support.

Sowing Season: It is grown in May – June and December – January

Germination Rate: 75%