Description

Kerala Vengeri Brinjal Native Seeds\n\nBrinjal or Eggplant have been grown for long period of time and different district/states have different varieties. It is the longest heirloom variety of brinjal with an average length of 44 cm indigenous to Kerala. It’s yellowish violet in colour.\n\nDays 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.\n\nKerala Vengeri Brinjal Native 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.\n\nKerala Vengeri Brinjal Native Seeds grow about 40-90 cms as compact, self-supporting shrubs; but the heavier varieties might need support.\n\nSowing Season: It is grown in May - June and December - January Germination Rate: 75% Seed Preservation: You too can be a seedkeeper and help HOOGA in the fight to preserve native seeds. Wait until the eggplant is overripe and inedible before you start collecting eggplant seeds.\n\nThe eggplant should look dull and off colored. Overripe purple eggplants turn tan or brown while white and green eggplants take on a yellowish hue.\n\nAn overripe eggplant is typically hard and shriveled. Slice open the eggplant and separate the flesh from the seeds. Put the seeds in a bowl of water and wash the pulp away. Strain the seeds, pat them dry, and spread them out on a tray to dry not more than two seeds thick. You can also make use of wood ash, cow dung or hay to aid in the process. Call us to know more!

Pros and cons

• Guaranteed Authenticity: Every seed & bulb is hand-selected & verified to be true-to-variety native & open-pollinated.
• Strong Resilient Growth: Traditional varieties bred over generations for hardiness adaptability & natural resistance.
• Supports a Larger Cause: Every purchase supports small farmers & helps conserve endangered native seed varieties.
• Seed-Saving Ready: Being non-hybrid you can save seeds from your harvest & grow the same variety again next season.
• Premium Pricing: Sourcing rare native genetics directly from small farmers plus manual quality checks costs more than mass-market hybrid seeds.
• Limited & Seasonal Stock: Because many varieties are rare & grown in small batches stock is limited & can sell out before the season peaks.
• Slightly More Care Needed: Native & heirloom varieties may need more attentive growing conditions than common commercial hybrids.
• Longer Dispatch on Some Items: Certain rare or seasonal varieties may take longer to source & dispatch than always-in-stock products.