How to grow brinjal at home: How to grow brinjal in a pot? Know about those 5 best varieties and the easy method of pot farming, which will make the work easier.
Brinjal is a popular vegetable in Indian homes, which is used in making Bharta, Bhurji, Sambhar and Bharwa vegetable. It is not only delicious in taste but also grows easily. If you want to plant brinjal, then see in this article about those 5 varieties which you can cultivate in pots at home.
1. Pusa Purple Long Brinjal
This variety of brinjal is most liked in India. They are 25-30 cm long. If you are going to do gardening for the first time then you can choose this. It can tolerate all types of weather while giving good production.
Why apply?
- long and shiny eggplant
- Best for home and farm
- good yield with less effort
2. Pusa Purple Cluster
This variety of brinjal is great for those who are short of space in their home. This plant bears many fruits simultaneously and produces more in less space. Its fruits are dark purple in colour.
Why apply?
- many fruits in a bunch
- insect resistance
3. Kashi Sandesh Hybrid
Bangles of this variety are round shaped. Its fruits come in dark purple color and can weigh up to 350-400 grams. Its specialty is that it gives fruits very quickly.
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Why apply?
- Best for making Bharta
- early harvest
4. Kashi Green Rounder
This variety grows well in hot and humid weather. This plant is green in colour, its fruits are pulpy which are mildly sweet in taste. This variety bears fruits for a long time, you can plant it at home.
Why apply?
- good production in hot weather
- long term fruit plant
5. Kashi Himani
Kashi Himani variety of brinjal is white in colour. These brinjals have very few seeds and are naturally tolerant to pests. It is beneficial to apply it during the rainy season.
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How to grow brinjal in pot?
- Take a 20-25 inch pot
- 40% garden soil
- 40% rotten manure
- 15% cocopeat
- 5% neem cake
- Plant seeds from July to October
- Plant seeds deeply in pot
- Plant 3-4 seeds in a pot
- plant after germination
- 6-8 hours of sunlight daily
- Water only when the soil is dry
- Fertilize in 20-25 days
- Add potash after flowering
Benefits of eating brinjal
Brinjal contains elements like calcium, phosphorus, iron, fiber and antioxidants. Consuming these improves the digestive system.
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