Poyyur Kathari – Local Brinjal Variety
This local variety brinjal variety is commonly cultivated in coastal villages of Nagapattinam district. Thiru Sengutuvan of Vellapallam inNagapattinam district cultivates this ‘Poyyur Kathari’ for about 10-15 years and still continues to cultivated the same. This traditional variety is suitable to sow during June –July. It is a transplanted crop for which a nursery is prepared with raised bed. Seeds are sown on these raised bed and 15 days after sowing, the seedlings are transplanted to the main field. While transplanting two seedlings are planted per hill. 45 days after sowing, it starts bearing. Once it starts bearing, brinjals are harvested normally by just plucking. Harvesting is done in a phased manner to have the yield through out the season.
Special Features

• It is well known and highly preferred for tasty fruit.

• The fruits are consistent which gives more weight when compared to other varieties.

• For upto 6 months, this crop can be rationed and maintained till optimum yield is obtained.