NS 538 (158) BRINJAL
🍆 High-Yield Determinate Hybrid Eggplant
This high-performing hybrid variety of eggplant offers excellent disease tolerance, attractive fruit quality, and is well-suited for cultivation across India.
🔍 Key Specifications
| Hybrid Type | Bacterial Wilt Tolerant Hybrid |
| Plant Habit | Determinate |
| Maturity | Early |
| Shoulder Color | Light Green |
| Fruit Weight | 80–90 g |
| Fruit Shape | Square Round to Oval |
| Disease Tolerance | Bacterial Wilt (BW), TLCV |
| Recommended For | All Indian regions |
🌱 Growing Conditions
- Germination Temperature: 24–29°C (emerges in 6–8 days)
- Optimal Growth Temperature: 22–30°C
- Requires full sun exposure
- Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained sandy or silt loam soils
- Not frost-tolerant; growth is stunted below 16°C
- Can tolerate drought and heavy rain; avoid >35°C as it slows development
🌿 Cultivation Instructions
- Crop Duration: Long duration crop
- Apply NPK fertilizer during growth stage (3 & 6 weeks after transplanting)
- Top dressing required every 2–3 weeks during fruiting
- Ensure regular irrigation, especially in dry climates
- Avoid planting after solanaceous crops (e.g., tomato, potato, pepper)
- Harvesting: 3–4 weeks after flowering, when fruits are glossy and firm
| Size: 10 |
| Unit: gms |