Brinjal black - నల్ల వంకాయ | Baingan (Hindi) | Vange (Marathi) | Begun (Bengali).

They are considered a Nutrient Dense Food, as they contain vitamins, minerals and fibre in good quantities. They are used in many dishes all over the world and has different varieties in colors,shapes and sizes. They are rich in antioxidants which reduce the risk of heart disease.

HARVEST : Eggplant is best started indoors and later transplanted into the garden; sow eggplant indoors 6 to 8 weeks before setting plants into the garden.Transplant seedlings into the garden no sooner than 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost in spring.Eggplants planted too early will not develop.