बैंगन बैंगन

🌱 About the plant

A long-season crop that rewards a big pot and steady feeding.

Growing it

Shake the flowers gently at midday to set more fruit.

What it is for

Baingan bharta and sabzi; purple flowers are a bonus.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Six hours of sun

पानी

Deeply twice a week

मौसम

Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–120 cm

First harvest

Ninety days

Shake the flowers gently at midday to set more fruit.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Baingan bharta and sabzi; purple flowers are a bonus.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India