Brinjal
Brinjal is one of the most widely grown vegetables in Bangladesh — Insaf carries 5 varieties.
Brinjal is low in calories and a good source of fiber. Varieties differ widely in color and shape, ranging from deep purple to pale green.
Brinjal (begun) is among the most extensively cultivated vegetables in Bangladesh.
Growing it in Bangladesh
- Sowing time
- Super King, Apurbo Plus and Rajkumar can be sown year-round, ISL-01 is sown in July–August, and BARI Begun 12 completes the range; fruiting begins 60–70 days after transplanting.
- Weather & soil
- Brinjal wants full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Waterlogging risks rotting the roots.
- Care
- Watch regularly for shoot-and-fruit borer damage, and cut away and remove affected shoots or fruit as soon as you spot them
- Picking fruit regularly keeps the plant setting new flowers and fruit
- Never let water stand at the base of the plant
- Feeding the base with organic manure helps the plant keep yielding for 4–6 months