Seed Brinjal Round Black
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Grow shiny, round black brinjals at home. Perfect for pots, terrace gardens, and kitchen gardening. Here is a practical guide to growing Brinjal Round Black (Black Beauty type) from seeds — suitable for pots, terrace gardens, and open ground.
Best Sowing Time in India
Brinjal loves warm weather. Sow in:
January–March
June–August
September–October (mild winter zones)
Ideal temperature: 20–35°C
Seed Starting
What You Need
Cocopeat/seed-starting mix
Seed tray or small cups
Brinjal round black seeds
Spray bottle
How to Sow
Fill trays with moist, loose potting mix.
Sow seeds 1 cm deep.
Lightly cover and spray water.
Keep the tray in a bright, warm place (no harsh sun).
Mist daily—keep moist, not soggy.
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Ready to Transplant When:
Plants have 4–5 true leaves (25–30 days old).
Soil Preparation
For Pots/Grow Bags
Use 15–18-inch pot (brinjal needs space).
Best Soil Mix (Indian conditions):
40% garden soil
40% compost/vermicompost
20% cocopeat/sand
1–2 tbsp neem cake for pest protection
For Ground/Bed
Loosen soil 1 ft deep
Add 2–4 kg compost per sq. meter
Transplanting
Transplant in evening to reduce shock.
Keep 45–60 cm spacing in ground.
Water thoroughly after planting.
Care & Maintenance
Sunlight
Needs 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water 2–3 times a week or when topsoil feels dry.
Avoid waterlogging—brinjal hates soggy soil.
Fertilizer Schedule
Every 15 days:
2–3 handfuls vermicompost or cow dung compost
Every 30 days:
1 handful neem cake
Liquid fertilizer like compost tea, jeevamrut, banana peel water
At fruiting stage:
Add potash-rich fertilizer (banana peel fertilizer/wood ash).
Pest Management
Common Pests:
Fruit & shoot borer
Mealybugs
Whiteflies
Aphids
Simple Solutions:
✔ Neem oil spray – 5 ml neem oil + 1 liter water + 1–2 drops mild soap
→ Spray every 7–10 days.
✔ Remove & destroy infested shoots early.
✔ Grow marigold nearby to reduce pests.
Flowering & Fruiting
Flowers appear in 40–60 days.
Fruits ready in 70–90 days from transplanting.
Tip for higher fruiting:
Do not let the soil dry completely.
Give extra compost + potassium at flowering stage.
Harvesting
The round black brinjals are ready when:
Fruits are deep black/purple, glossy
Size is medium to large
Skin is firm (not wrinkled)
Cut with scissors—never pull the fruit.