Name : ™ AFC-73-Brinjal Seeds

Type Of Seed : Vegetable

Quantity : 0-100 G

Suitable For : Indoor & Outdoor

Color : Brown

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 10 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

Soak the seeds overnight to promote germination.

Start planting indoors 2 months before the soil warms up and keep in a warm place inside the house.

Sow seeds about 10 mm, 24 to 30 inches apart in well-prepared beds.

Transplant the seedlings when they have grown a couple of leaf sets.

Pinch out the terminal growing tips for a bushier plant.

GROWING REQUIREMENTS

WATERING

Evenly moist soil ensures faster growth. Do not overwater or allow the soil to dry out.

PESTS

The crop is vulnerable to the following pests - Aphids, Spider Mites, Tomato Hornworms, Downy and Powdery Mildew. Eggplant fruit may not ripen properly due to cold temperatures, pest damage, or infertile soils. Symptoms of crop infection include wilting of leaves, followed by the edges of the leaves becoming dry, brittle and eventually turning brown. The area between the veins in eggplant leaves may also become yellow. The plant's entire vascular system including the roots and stems gets affected leading to its collapse.

SOIL

Eggplant prefers a sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8

SPOT

Grow eggplant in full sun

TEMPERATURE

This crop requires a moderate warm temperature and it cannot withstand frost. Brinjal requires a minimum temperature of 18 C (65 F) during early growth, but optimal temperature is in the range of 24–27 C (75-80 F)

HOW TO HARVEST

Harvest 16 to 24 weeks after sowing, when t

Country of Origin : India