Brinjal Seeds – Desi Long Purple Variety | Baingan/Kathirikai | High Germination for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 7-14 days
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer and monsoon
Plant Height: 2.5-3.5 feet
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks
Life Span: Annual (can extend to 2 seasons in warm climates)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 22-32°C
First Harvest: 65-80 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag or larger, garden beds

Specifications of Desi Long Purple Brinjal (Baingan) Seeds

This Desi variety produces long, slender purple brinjals with tender flesh, a versatile kitchen staple used in curries, fries, bharta (roasted mash), and stir-fries across Indian households. A productive, compact plant, it continues fruiting steadily once established, offering a reliable harvest across the growing season.

Benefits / Uses

Versatile in the kitchen — curries, fries, bharta, and stir-fries
Classic Desi long variety with authentic taste and tender flesh
Compact plant size, well-suited to grow bags and garden beds
Continuous harvest over several weeks once plants mature
Widely used everyday vegetable across Indian cuisine

Planting and Care for Brinjal

Sowing: Sow seeds ¼-½ inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil, ideally starting in a seedling tray for transplanting. Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
Growing: Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Provide support/staking if needed once the plant starts fruiting, as branches can become heavy with fruit.
Harvesting: Harvest fruits while young and glossy, typically 65-80 days after sowing — overripe fruits become seedy and less tender, so timely picking is important. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruiting.

Precautions While Growing Brinjal

Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot and reduced fruit quality
Watch for fruit and shoot borer, a common brinjal pest; use organic pest control methods where needed
Provide support as the plant grows and fruit develops, to prevent branches from breaking
Harvest promptly at the glossy, tender stage for the best flavor and texture

Other Names

Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
Common Name: Eggplant
Uses in Indian Languages:
Hindi: बैंगन (Baingan)
Telugu: వంకాయ (Vankaya)
Tamil: கத்தரிக்காய் (Kathirikai)
Kannada: ಬದನೆಕಾಯಿ (Badanekayi)
Malayalam: വഴുതന (Vazhuthana)

Grow Suggestions

Climbing / Vine Vegetable

Recommended Grow Bag Size

Grow Bag 18x18 Inch ✓ In Stock