Brinjal is one of the most common tropical vegetables grown in India. A large number of cultivars differing in size, shape and colour of fruits are grown in India.
Brinjal is a hardy crop and is cultivated under a wide range of soils. Since a long duration crop with high yield, well -drained and fertile soil is preferred for the crop. Crops grown in sandy soils yield early and those grown in clayey soils yield more. Ideal pH for cultivation of crop is 5.5 - 6.6.
