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BRINJAL VIOLET

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Brinjal Violet / Purple Eggplant / Baingan (Solanum melongena)
Tender & Rich Fruit: Produces vibrant, deep violet-purple, glossy fruits with tender flesh, low seed count, and a rich, subtle flavor. Excellent for bharta, stuffed brinjals, curries, and roasted side dishes.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Exceptionally suited for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard plots.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Solanum melongena
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from January to March (summer crop) and June to July (monsoon crop).
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	6 to 10 days
Maturity / First Harvest	60 to 75 days after transplanting

Soil Preparation: Requires rich, fertile, well-draining sandy-loam soil. Potting mix: fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost or vermicompost in equal proportions. Maintain soil pH between 5.5 and 6.8.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{4}$ inch) deep in seedling trays or small cups. Keep soil moist in a warm, bright spot until germination.
Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during flowering and fruit setting. Avoid waterlogging at the base.
Spacing & Care: Transplant 30–35 day old healthy seedlings into final pots spaced 1.5 to 2 feet (45–60 cm) apart. Provide a short bamboo or wooden stake to support heavy fruiting branches. Feed with balanced organic compost or liquid seaweed extract every 2 weeks once flowering begins. Spray neem oil solution regularly to manage shoot and fruit borers.

Classic Home Kitchen Staple: Yields glossy, rich purple brinjals with outstanding culinary flavor and smooth texture.
Heavy & Prolonged Yields: Strong, erect plant growth that provides steady harvests over several months.
Container Garden Friendly: Perfectly adapted to balcony containers, grow bags, and small urban garden setups.