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Brinjal needs a warm climate when both the day and night temperature are sufficiently warm. Plants cannot bear very low temperature and frost is dangerous to the growth of the brinjal plants. A mean temperature between 150 and 220 of daily average is good for the growth of the brinjal plants. The climatic conditions prevailing in South India are very suitable for its growth. The second step is to prepare the soil to sow the brinjal plants. A sandy and loamy soil which should be made fertile by the application of organic manure will be suitable for its growth. The soil should be well drained. The water should not stand in the roots of the plants for a long time. The baby plants to grow can be bought either from the vegetable plants nursery or we can grow the healthy seeds bought from a seed store and grow the same in a pot. Once these grow to a well-developed baby plant, they should be planted in rows leaving a distance of about 12 - 18 inches between each plant. The planted bed should be slightly irrigated and to let the soil hold the roots of the baby plants firmly. Then the plants should be regularly watered. The frequency of watering should be increased or decreased depending on whether you have planted the plants in the garden on the ground or in the terrace or the roof of your house. The frequency of watering will be more if the plants are grown in pots. Care should be taken not to plant the brinjals in a shady portion of the garden. The plants ought to have sufficient sunlight. From time to time, any weeds which might grow in the plants bed must be removed. The plants should be sprayed with the pesticides or insecticides if any disease is noticed. After about two months, you will start getting lovely brinjals for your kitchen to make wonderful brinjal recipes.