Sungro SBJH 5006 Brinjal Seeds

Sungro SBJH 5006 F1 Hybrid Brinjal Seeds

Sungro SBJH 5006 is a quality F1 Hybrid Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant) variety suitable for commercial fresh vegetable cultivation. It produces attractive glossy purple, cylindrical fruits with good market appeal.

The fruits generally weigh approximately 90–100 grams under suitable growing conditions. The crop can begin its first marketable harvest approximately 70–80 days after transplanting.

SBJH 5006 is also known for high fruit glossiness, tolerance to bacterial wilt and a longer harvesting period, making it suitable for growers looking for sustained commercial brinjal production.

Product Specifications

Key Features

• F1 Hybrid Brinjal: Suitable for commercial and market-oriented brinjal production.
• Glossy Purple Fruits: Produces attractive purple fruits with high glossiness and strong fresh-market appeal.
• Cylindrical Fruit Shape: Develops uniform cylindrical fruits suitable for fresh vegetable markets.
• 90–100 Gram Fruit Weight: Fruits generally reach approximately 90–100 grams under suitable crop-management conditions.
• Bacterial Wilt Tolerance: SBJH 5006 is promoted as tolerant to bacterial wilt.
• Longer Harvesting Period: Suitable for continued harvesting over an extended productive period when plants are managed properly.
• Commercial Market Appeal: Attractive colour, glossiness and fruit shape are suitable for mandi, wholesale and retail markets.
• Regular Picking: Proper crop management and timely picking can support continued fruit production.

Fruit Characteristics

Benefits of Sungro SBJH 5006 Brinjal

• Attractive glossy purple fruit colour.
• Uniform cylindrical fruit shape.
• Marketable fruit weight of approximately 90–100 grams.
• First harvest approximately 70–80 days after transplanting.
• Tolerance to bacterial wilt.
• Suitable for a longer harvesting period.
• Suitable for commercial vegetable cultivation.
• Good appearance for fresh vegetable markets.
• Suitable for local mandi, wholesale and retail supply.

Recommended Uses

• Commercial brinjal cultivation
• Fresh vegetable production
• Local mandi supply
• Wholesale vegetable markets
• Retail vegetable shops
• Fresh household consumption
• Curries and vegetable preparations
• Roasting and traditional brinjal recipes

Nursery Preparation

Brinjal is generally raised in a nursery before healthy seedlings are transplanted into the main field. Good nursery management helps establish vigorous and uniform plants.

1. Use healthy seeds from the original Sungro SBJH 5006 packet.
2. Prepare raised nursery beds or suitable seedling trays.
3. Use clean, fertile and well-drained nursery media.
4. Sow seeds at a shallow and uniform depth.
5. Cover seeds lightly with fine soil or growing medium.
6. Maintain adequate moisture during germination.
7. Avoid excessive irrigation and waterlogging.
8. Monitor seedlings for insect pests and nursery diseases.
9. Select healthy and vigorous seedlings for transplanting.

Soil Requirements

Sungro SBJH 5006 performs well in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Proper soil drainage is especially important for maintaining healthy roots and reducing favourable conditions for soil-borne diseases.

• Select fertile and well-drained agricultural soil.
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure or compost.
• Use soil-test recommendations for fertilizer planning.
• Maintain good soil structure for healthy root development.

Field Preparation

1. Plough or cultivate the field thoroughly.
2. Remove weeds and previous crop residues.
3. Prepare the soil to a suitable fine tilth.
4. Apply well-decomposed organic manure according to local recommendations.
5. Prepare suitable ridges, furrows or raised beds.
6. Ensure proper drainage before transplanting.

Transplanting

Transplant healthy, vigorous and disease-free seedlings into the prepared main field. Avoid transplanting weak or damaged plants.

• Carry out transplanting during suitable weather conditions.
• Provide irrigation immediately after transplanting where required.
• Maintain uniform plant population.
• Replace failed seedlings early where necessary.

Plant Spacing

Maintain adequate plant-to-plant and row-to-row spacing so that each brinjal plant receives sufficient sunlight, air circulation, nutrients and growing space.

The exact spacing should be followed according to the latest Sungro SBJH 5006 seed-packet recommendation or local horticultural guidance.

Irrigation Management

• Provide irrigation after transplanting where required.
• Maintain adequate moisture during crop establishment.
• Ensure sufficient soil moisture during flowering and fruit development.
• Avoid severe moisture stress.
• Avoid excessive irrigation and prolonged standing water.
• Adjust irrigation according to soil type, temperature and rainfall.

Nutrient Management

Balanced nutrition supports healthy vegetative growth, flowering, fruit setting and continued production of marketable fruits.

• Apply well-decomposed organic manure during field preparation.
• Follow soil-test-based fertilizer recommendations.
• Apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium according to crop requirements.
• Use split fertilizer applications where locally recommended.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen application.
• Correct micronutrient deficiencies where identified.

Bacterial Wilt Tolerance

Sungro SBJH 5006 is promoted as tolerant to bacterial wilt. This characteristic can be valuable in cultivation areas where bacterial wilt pressure is a concern.

Disease tolerance does not mean complete immunity. Good drainage, healthy seedlings, field sanitation and suitable crop rotation should still be incorporated into disease-management practices.

Tips for Bacterial Wilt Management

• Use healthy and vigorous seedlings.
• Avoid planting in severely infected fields where possible.
• Maintain good field drainage.
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Remove severely wilted plants where recommended.
• Do not move contaminated soil between fields.
• Follow crop rotation where practical.
• Maintain good field sanitation.

Long Harvesting Period

SBJH 5006 is promoted as suitable for a longer period of harvesting. Maintaining healthy plants through proper nutrition, irrigation and pest management is important for realizing this characteristic.

Regular picking of tender marketable fruits helps maintain fruit quality and supports continued flowering and fruit production.

Flowering & Fruit Setting

Maintain adequate moisture and balanced crop nutrition during flowering and fruit development. Severe moisture stress, high pest pressure and nutrient imbalance can reduce flower retention and fruit setting.

Crop Protection

Regular monitoring should be carried out throughout the crop period.

• Monitor shoot and fruit borer regularly.
• Monitor sucking pests such as jassids, aphids, thrips and whiteflies.
• Maintain good field sanitation.
• Remove severely damaged shoots and fruits where appropriate.
• Use pheromone or monitoring traps where locally recommended.
• Use only crop-protection products registered for brinjal.
• Follow pesticide-label dose and waiting-period instructions.

Weed Management

• Keep the field relatively weed-free during early crop growth.
• Remove weeds before they become highly competitive.
• Carry out intercultural operations carefully to avoid root injury.
• Use suitable mulching where recommended.

First Harvest

Sungro SBJH 5006 generally reaches its first harvest approximately 70–80 days after transplanting under suitable cultivation conditions.

Actual first-harvest timing may vary according to season, nursery age, temperature, soil fertility, irrigation and overall crop management.

Harvesting

Harvest fruits when they are tender, glossy and have developed their attractive purple colour. Avoid allowing fresh-market fruits to become excessively mature.

Harvesting Tips

• Harvest marketable fruits regularly.
• Select fruits with good purple colour and high glossiness.
• Harvest while fruits remain tender.
• Use a clean knife or suitable harvesting tool.
• Avoid damaging branches during fruit picking.
• Separate damaged and diseased fruits before marketing.

Post-Harvest Handling

• Keep harvested fruits under shade.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
• Handle fruits carefully to protect their glossy skin.
• Separate damaged or diseased produce.
• Grade fruits according to size, colour and quality.
• Use suitable ventilated packaging for transportation.

Why Choose Sungro SBJH 5006 F1 Hybrid Brinjal?

• High Glossiness: Attractive glossy fruits with excellent fresh-market appeal.
• Purple Fruit Colour: Desirable marketable brinjal type.
• Cylindrical Shape: Uniform and appealing fruit appearance.
• Marketable Fruit Weight: Approximately 90–100 grams.
• Bacterial Wilt Tolerance: Useful characteristic in disease-prone growing areas.
• Longer Harvest Period: Suitable for sustained fruit picking when managed properly.
• Commercial Use: Suitable for fresh vegetable production and market supply.

Pack Information

Storage Instructions for Seeds

• Keep seeds in the original sealed packet until sowing.
• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Protect from direct sunlight, excessive heat and moisture.
• Keep separately from pesticides and fertilizers.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Use seeds within the validity period printed on the original packet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sungro SBJH 5006?

Sungro SBJH 5006 is an F1 Hybrid Brinjal variety producing glossy purple cylindrical fruits for commercial vegetable cultivation.

What is the fruit colour?

SBJH 5006 produces attractive purple brinjal fruits.

How is the fruit appearance?

The variety is promoted for its high fruit glossiness, giving the fruits attractive fresh-market appeal.

What is the fruit shape?

SBJH 5006 produces cylindrical-shaped fruits.

What is the average fruit weight?

The fruits generally weigh approximately 90–100 grams.

When does the first harvest start?

The crop generally begins first harvesting approximately 70–80 days after transplanting under suitable conditions.

Is Sungro SBJH 5006 tolerant to bacterial wilt?

Yes. MahycoGrow promotes SBJH 5006 as tolerant to bacterial wilt. Normal disease-management practices should still be followed.

Does SBJH 5006 have a long harvesting period?

Yes. The variety is promoted as suitable for a longer period of harvest when the crop is maintained properly.

Is SBJH 5006 suitable for commercial cultivation?

Yes. Its glossy purple cylindrical fruits, marketable fruit size, bacterial wilt tolerance and extended harvesting characteristic make it suitable for commercial fresh-market brinjal cultivation.

What is the pack size?

A 10 gram pack is currently marketed. Pack configuration may change, so the net quantity printed on the sealed packet should be treated as final.

Disclaimer

Seed performance, germination, first-harvest timing, fruit weight, disease response and yield may vary depending on climate, soil type, season, irrigation, nutrition, plant population, pest and disease pressure and overall crop-management practices. Always follow the latest specifications and cultivation instructions printed on the original Sungro SBJH 5006 seed packet.