Brinjal is a nutritious vegetable. It contains vitamin A and B, minerals like Calcium, Phosphorous and Iron. If its improved varities (e.g. Shanker) is sowed and scientific techniques are used then the crop gives better yield.

The seeds should be sown at the depth of 1 cm and at the distance of 5-7 cm. Generally 400 gm of seeds is enough for one hectare while in case of Shanker variety 250 gm of seeds is sufficient. For the varieties which occupy more space, the distance between two rows should be 70 cm and distance between two plants in a row should be 60 cm, for the varieties which occupy comparatively less space the distance between two rows and distance between two plants in a row should be 60 x 60 cm or 60 x 45 cm.

Two weeks after sowing 0.04% solution of Monocrotophos at the rate of 1.5 ml in 1 liter water should be sprayed. The affected areas including fruits should be removed. Three weeks after the spray of Monocrotophos, solution of 1 ml of 0.0005% Desis in 1 liter water should be sprayed.

The recommendation on the amount of manure and fertilizer in soil is based on test conducted. Where the test could not be conducted 25-30 tons of fully prepared cow dung manure mixed with 200 kg Urea, 370 kg SuperPhosphate and 100 kg Potassium Sulphate should be used per hectare. One third of Urea full amount of Potassium Sulphate and SuperPhosphate should be used last time while preparing field.

Selection of varieties depends mainly on the following factors:

• Method Of Sowing
• Crop Rotation
• Pest and Disease
• Irrigration Facilities
• Climatic Conditions