🌱 How to Grow Brinjal Muktakeshi Giant from Seeds
Also known as:

• Hindi: मुक्ताकेशी (Muktakeshi)

• English: Brinjal / Eggplant (Muktakeshi Giant variety)

• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Warm-season vegetable

• Best time to sow: January to April or July to August

• Ideal temperature: 25°C to 35°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil

• pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Enrich soil with compost, cow dung manure, or vermicompost before planting

3. 🌾 Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery beds at 0.5 inch (1.2 cm) depth

• Germinate seedlings in 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing for transplanting: 18–24 inches between plants, 24–30 inches between rows

4. 💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging

• Water more during flowering and fruiting stages

• Mulch helps retain soil moisture and controls weeds

5. 🌿 Germination

• Seeds germinate in 7–14 days under warm conditions

• Provide ample light and warmth for strong seedlings

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Grows best between 25°C to 35°C

• Protect young plants from strong winds and frost

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Apply balanced organic fertilizer or compost every 3 weeks

• Use nitrogen-rich fertilizer early; switch to phosphorus and potassium during flowering and fruiting

• Avoid excess nitrogen to prevent lush foliage without fruits

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Common pests: aphids, whiteflies, flea beetles, fruit borers

• Common diseases: wilt, fruit rot, leaf spot

• Use neem oil sprays, insecticidal soap, and crop rotation

• Remove affected leaves and maintain good airflow

9. 🍆 Harvesting

• Fruits ready in 65–85 days after transplanting

• Harvest when fruits are firm, shiny, and of good size (Muktakeshi Giant fruits are large and elongated)

• Regular harvesting encourages more fruit production

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• Save seeds from fully mature, healthy fruits

• Clean seeds, dry thoroughly, and store in airtight containers for next planting season

🌿 Health Benefits of Brinjal (Eggplant)

• Rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber

• Supports heart health and lowers cholesterol

• Good source of vitamins B and C

• Aids in blood sugar regulation