Eggplant / Brinjal

भन्टा (Bhanta)

📖 Solanum melongena L.

Verified Agricultural Data (NARC) Vegetables 📅 Ashwin (असोज) – Bhadra (भाद्र) 🌡️ 18–32°C ⚗️ pH 5.8–6.8 ⏱️ 70-90 days

Growing Season & Schedule

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Recommended Growing Window: Ashwin (असोज) – Bhadra (भाद्र)

Eggplant matures in 65 to 80 days after transplanting 4-5 week old nursery seedlings. Yields continually for 4 to 6 months with regular harvesting.

Description & Overview

Solanaceous fruiting vegetable grown abundantly throughout Nepal. Cultivated as purple long, round, and green variegated varieties suited for curry and bharta.

Details & Agronomic Insights

🌟 Positive Attributes & Health Benefits

Packed with nasunin (anthocyanin antioxidant in purple peel), potassium, dietary fiber, and polyphenols. Supports cardiovascular health and brain cell membranes.

⚠️ Precautions & Adverse Notes

Contains solanine and histamine; individuals sensitive to nightshades or with allergies may experience mild itching or joint discomfort.

🐛 Major Diseases & Pests

Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis), Bacterial Wilt, Phomopsis Blight, and Little Leaf of Brinjal (phytoplasma).

💊 Disease & Pest Solutions

Clip and bury withered shoot tips weekly to mechanically eradicate shoot borer larvae.
Pheromone traps (Lucin-lure) at 20 traps/ha for mass trapping male shoot borer moths.
Practice crop rotation and plant resistant rootstocks to avoid bacterial wilt in infected soils.

🧪 Fertilizer & Nutrition Recommendations

Apply 20-25 tons FYM/ha. NPK at 100:60:60 kg/ha. Apply Nitrogen in 3 split doses: at planting, 30 days after transplanting, and during peak harvest.

Planting & Cultivation Guide

🌱 Planting Method Direct Seeding

📏 Seed Depth 2.0 cm

↔️ Seed Spacing 30.0 cm

📐 Row Spacing 60.0 cm

🪱 Soil Type Well-drained fertile loam

💧 Water Requirement Medium (450-600 mm, regular watering)

☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)

🧪 NPK Dose 100:60:40 NPK kg/ha

Climate & Altitude Requirements

⛰️ Altitude Range 100–2000 m

🗺️ Suitable Regions Terai, Mid-Hills

🌡️ Temperature Range 18–32°C

⚗️ Optimal pH 5.8–6.8

Harvest Information & Yield

⏱️ Maturity Days 70-90 days

📦 Expected Yield 15 - 25 t/ha

🔍 Harvest Indicators:

Harvest when crop reaches optimal market maturity and full color

Crop Photo Gallery

भन्टा (Bhanta) (Primary Photo)

Eggplant / Brinjal — Field View #2

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Eggplant / Brinjal Profile Photo

Seasonal Calendar — रोप्ने पात्रो

Activity / कार्य	Start Month (BS)	End Month (BS)	Region / क्षेत्र	Gregorian Window
🌱 Sowing	असोज (Ashwin)	कार्तिक (Kartik)	All Nepal	September - November
🌾 Harvesting	मंसिर (Mangsir)	माघ (Magh)	All Nepal	November - January

Quick Reference

Verified

🌱 Method Direct Seeding

📅 Season Ashwin (असोज) – Bhadra (भाद्र)

⏱️ Matures 70-90 days

💧 Water Medium (450-600 mm, regular watering)

☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)

🪱 Soil Well-drained fertile loam

🗺️ Regions Terai, Mid-Hills

🌡️ Temp 18–32°C

⚗️ pH 5.8–6.8

📏 Depth 2.0 cm

📦 Yield 15 - 25 t/ha

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