Brinjal Bharta Special Desi-Open Pollination Seeds

What Will You Have In Desi Brinjal Bharta Special?

Seed quantity- 70+

1. Seeds & Health Benefits

Rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, and potassium.

Supports heart health, brain function, and controls blood sugar.

2. Medicinal & Ayurvedic Uses

Used to treat digestive issues and inflammation.

Aids in balancing Vata and Kapha doshas.

3. Culinary Uses

Used in curries, bharta, stuffed brinjal, pakoras, sambhar, and brinjal rice.

Roasted or fried for unique taste.

4. Names in India & Worldwide

Hindi: बैंगन

English: Brinjal / Eggplant / Aubergine

Tamil: Kathirikai

Telugu: Vankaya

Kannada: Badanekayi

Malayalam: Vazhuthananga

Bengali: Begun

Marathi: Vangi

Scientific Name: Solanum melongena

5. Where & How to Purchase Seeds Online

Buy from Amazon, Flipkart, Ugaoo, Nurserylive, Agrostar.

Choose hybrid or desi open-pollinated varieties.

6. Space & Gardening Suitability

Needs 1.5 to 2 feet space between plants.

Grows well in pots (12–15 inches deep) or raised beds.

Suitable for balconies, terraces, and kitchen gardens.

7. Pre-Sowing Arrangements

Soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing.

Prepare nursery trays or seedling cups.

8. Best Sowing Months (India)

Region Months

North India February–March, June–July

South India Year-round (best: June–September)

East & West India March–July

Central India June–August

9. Ideal Growing Location

Needs sunny and warm spot.

Avoid frost areas.

10. Soil Preparation

Use loamy, well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.0.

Add cow dung, compost, and neem cake.

11. Sowing & Spacing

Sow seeds ½ inch deep in trays or directly.

Transplant with 18–24 inches spacing.

12. Watering Method for Germination

Use light spray daily till germination.

Keep soil moist, not soaked.

13. Germination Time

7–14 days depending on warmth.

14. Watering Needs

Water 2–3 times/week.

Reduce during monsoon.

15. Sunlight

Needs 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.

16. Transplanting

Transplant when seedlings are 4–5 inches tall.

Best done in evening.

17. Mature Height

Grows 2–4 feet tall depending on variety.

18. Harvesting Time

60–80 days after sowing.

Pick when shiny, full-sized, and firm.

19. Disease Prevention

Organic: Neem oil, garlic-spray, cow urine-based sprays.

 

Chemical: Carbendazim (fungal), Malathion (pest control).

Use crop rotation to avoid soil disease