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Brinjal need a long, hot growing season of at least five months and can be perennial in frost-free areas, cropping for several seasons. They need fertile, well-drained soil. They can be grown from seed sown directly in the ground, but because they take a long time to fruit, speed up the process by growing them in trays four weeks before planting time, then plant the seeds when the ground warms up. Seeds will take about 2-3 weeks to germinate. Seedlings should be spaced about 45-60 cm i.e. 1.5 to 2 fit apart. Take optimum care while transplanting as it might disturb the plant growth. The plant will fruit after 3-4 months. Eggplants grow about 40-90 cm as compact, self-supporting shrubs; but the heavier varieties might need support.