1) Okra is one of the most popular vegetables. 1 packet contains approximately 35 seeds.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 35 |
| Common Name | Okra, Gumbo, Ladyfinger, Bhindi. Abelmoschus esculentus (Botanical name) |
| Height | Grows more than 4 feet and can spread 3 feet wide. |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | summer, rainy, winter |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
- Eliminate weeds when the plants are young, then mulch heavily to prevent more weeds from growing
- Keep the plants well watered throughout the summer months; 1 inch of water per week is ideal, but use more if you are in a hot
- After the first harvest, remove the lower leaves to help speed up production
- Ladys Finger does not like to have its roots disturbed
Okra Arka Anamika Care
- You can start okra seeds indoors in peat pots under full light 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date
- Keep the seeds overnight in tepid water to help speed up germination
- Okra plants are tall, so be sure to space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart
Container Specification:
- Take a Container/Grow bag with a minimum 12-inch height.
- Preferably 12X12 or 15X15 Or 12X15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirement
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | It needs to be evenly moist throughout the growing season. |
| Soil | Sandy loam to clay loam soil (pH 6.5 to 7.5). |
| Temperature | 22 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Before planting, apply 1 to 2 pounds of all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10. |
| Harvest Season | The first harvest will be ready about 2 months after planting. Harvest the okra when it’s about 2 to 3 inches long. Harvest tender pods every other day |
Harvest:
- Harvesting of Bhendi can start after 4 to 6 weeks of sowing.
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