Let’s bring our attention to the kitchen garden section of your home. Brinjal is one of the best vegetable plants you can easily grow and make the best of it. It is one of India's tropical vegetables by origin, known by different names. It contains a spiny stem, and white to purple coloured flowers which later develop into this spongy eggplant that we’ve always loved. 

Benefits of Brinjal Plant

Helps in weight loss journey : 

Nowadays, brinjal is a popular vegetable in many weight loss diets. You can find dozens of recipes that you can make with your garden veggies.

Filled with Vitamins and Minerals :

Yes, brinjal includes lots of vitamins and minerals that make it a healthy option for everyday meals. There are lots of vitamins like B, C, and K that do wonders for our bodies. 

 Beneficial in Strengthening the Bones :

Brinjals also help in strengthening the bones, which is possible due to their content of vitamins and minerals essential for bone density. 

 Ingredients in Many Culinary Delights : 

Brinjal is also used in the kitchen for various cooking purposes. You can make tasty dishes from something right out of your garden. 

Care Tips For Brinjal Plant

 Watering : 

As a vegetable plant, brinjal requires frequent watering, enough to keep the soil moist. Overwatering can ruin the roots of the plant. Ensure that you choose a pot with a drainage hole that helps avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight :

Brinjal plant should be kept in direct sunlight to facilitate the production of vegetables for our kitchen.

 Soil Requirements :

The plant can thrive in well-draining and properly nourished soil. For soil mix, you can prepare a good mixture of cocopeat, garden soil, and vermicompost. 

Fertilization :

Add fertilizers such as vermicompost every 2 months to balance the nutritional needs of your Brinjal plant. Keep tilling the soil every once in a while to increase aeration.

 Pests :

As a vegetable plant, it can be attacked by pests that ruin the cultivated vegetable. You can avoid these little pests by spraying neem oil.

Propagation :

First, you have to prepare the soil well for the plant. The plant can be cultivated with the help of seedlings or seeds, and well guarded till the germination is done.