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Brinjal

Vankaya / Eggplant

A near year-round terrace producer in Hyderabad. Tough, heat-tolerant and keeps fruiting for months if you keep the borers out.

fruitingmediumyear-roundMonsoonMild WinterHot Summer
Monsoon friendlyYear-roundCommercial pick
80terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 8
  3. TransplantDay 25
  4. FloweringDay 45
  5. First harvestDay 70
  6. Peak harvestDay 115
  7. End of cropDay 180
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    Transplant seedlingsTransplant

    Move to the final container once true leaves appear.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Shoot & fruit borer & Jassids.

  • Day 45
    Feed at floweringFeed compost

    Switch to a richer feed to support fruit set.

  • Day 55
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 70
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskhigh

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat risklow

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Shoot & fruit borer, Jassids, Mealybugs
Common diseases
Bacterial wilt, Little leaf
Terrace notes

One of the most reliable terrace crops year-round. A single well-fed plant in a 30 L tub can supply a family kitchen for months.

  • Pinch out borer-damaged shoots immediately and bin them.
  • Feed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during fruiting.
  • Hand-pollinate flowers in still weather for better set.
Key requirements
Sun
6–8h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
Medium
Container
30L
18 inch grow bag
Soil depth
30cm
Support
None
1st harvest
70d
Lifecycle
180d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

Telangana Horticulture CalendarRegional Grower EstimateGrowOS Field EstimateUser logs (coming soon)

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Everything you need to grow Brinjal on your terrace.

Est. setup
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ProtectionOptional
Bio Fungal Control (250ml)
₹279
Or get the Okra Grow Kit