Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Brinjal Long
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Quantity
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50 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Brinjal Long Seeds? — Crop Overview
Brinjal Long (Solanum melongena) (Vankaya | Baingan | Kathirikai) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its long, tender, edible fruits. It is widely cultivated for daily cooking and market sale due to its consistent yield and demand. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils.
Why Grow Desi Brinjal Long — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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1–2 kg per plant / 250–350 quintal per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for irrigated & semi rain-fed farming
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Nutrition
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Rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins B & C
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Income
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Continuous harvesting — steady market income
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Brinjal Long
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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1.0 g
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Dietary Fiber
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3.0 g
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Iron
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0.2 mg
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Vitamin C
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2.2 mg
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Calories
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25 kcal
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How to Grow Brinjal Long Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, plough to 25–30 cm depth, pH 5.5–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Nursery raising then transplant / Containers
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Seed Rate
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0.5 g per pot / 200–300 g per acre
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Spacing
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60 × 60 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — regular watering required
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost preferred — suitable for natural farming
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Pest Watch
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Shoot & fruit borer — neem oil spray recommended
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Harvest
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60–80 days — harvest when fruits are long, tender, and glossy
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Sowing Calendar for Brinjal Long — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–July
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September–November
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–March
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Summer
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All South India
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January–February
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April–June
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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60–80 days after transplant
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Brinjal Long — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Solanum melongena
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Telugu Name
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Vankaya (వంకాయ)
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Hindi Name
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Baingan
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Tamil Name
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Kathirikai
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Kharif / Rabi / Summer
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Germination
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7–12 days
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Days to Harvest
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60–80 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Brinjal Long Seeds Across India
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Region/Language
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Common Name
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English
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Long Brinjal, Eggplant
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Telugu
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Vankaya
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Hindi
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Baingan
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Tamil
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Kathirikai
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Kannada
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Badanekayi
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Malayalam
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Vazhuthananga
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Marathi
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Vangi
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Bengali
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Begun
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Gujarati
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Ringan
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Why Buy Brinjal Long Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Brinjal Long Seeds
What is Brinjal Long in Telugu?
Vankaya (వంకాయ) — vankaya
Desi or hybrid?
100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
Best season in Telangana?
June–July (Kharif), October–November (Rabi), January–February (Summer)
Suitable for small farms?
Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
Germination rate?
80–90% under proper Indian growing conditions
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