Brinjal Long

Long Brinjal / Peddakaya

Brinjal Long grows well in containers with the right season and container size.

FruitingeasyseasonalWarm seasonWet seasonCool season

Reference guide

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Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov.

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Brinjal Long monthly sowing suitability
Month	Suitability
January	Good
February	Good
March	Possible
April	Possible
May	Possible
June	Best
July	Best
August	Good
September	Good
October	Best
November	Best
December	Good

Growing requirements

Sun: 5–7 hours direct light
Water: Medium
Shade tolerance: Medium
Container: 15L (15 inch grow bag)
Soil depth: 20 cm
Support: None
First harvest: 65 days from sowing
Lifecycle: 120 days

Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 65.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Brinjal Long

Suitable for containers with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

Water when the top inch of soil dries.
Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.

Common pests

Aphids
Whitefly

Common diseases

Leaf spot
Powdery mildew

Traits

Beginner safe
Monsoon friendly
Low effort

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