LADY FINGER DESCRI[PTION
Okra plant is not only tasty but also healthy; it is rich in
vitamin A and low in calories. Most people prefer growing okra in containers
because it does not need much space to grow.
Okra or lady’s finger commonly known
as bhindi is the most famous vegetable in India that is very easy to grow. It
is not only a great addition to your diet but also looks lovely during the
growing season because of its beautiful flowers. With this information, you
will know how to plant okra step by step. Buy the best Quality Okra Hybrid
Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.storeflix.in with a High Germination rate.
About
this item
- Number of Okra Hybrid seeds (bhindi ke bij): 100 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing season: Spring and Summer
- Sowing method: Direct
- Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 to 1 inch
- Germination Time: 5 to 14 days from sowing
- Germination temperature: 18 to 32°C
- Harvesting: 60 to 70 days
- Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
What
size grow bag is best for Okra or Lady Finger?
Okra
Growing Season in India
In general, okra requires a long
warm season to grow successfully; In India, spring and summer (February-June)
is the ideal season for planting okra.
Okra
Seeds Sowing Method
You can sow okra (ladyfinger)
directly in any pot or grow bags with coco peat
or potting mix. Okra seeds germinate best at a temperature of 18 to 32°C.
Take a pot or grow bag, fill it with a mixture of soil and organic fertilizer or potting mix then sow 2-3 okra seeds per container about
0.5 to 1 inch deep in the soil (12-18 inches apart in a row). Water gently with
a sprayer and keep the seedling in a bright and warm place. Keep the soil moist
until the seeds germinate. Okra seeds will germinate in about 5 to 14 days.
Okra
(Ladyfinger) Plant Care Tips
Sunlight – Okra or ladyfinger needs at least 6 hours of full
sunlight in a day.
Water – Give water regularly to your okra plants. It can
also tolerate dry conditions; give 1 liter of water per week and keep the soil
moist, especially in the growing season.
Soil – Okra (Ladyfinger) plant prefers well-drained, fertile soil
for better results.
Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing okra is ranging between
20-35 degree Celsius.
Fertilizer – Use water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks after
the okra plants reach 6 inches in height.
Common pests – Pests that affect the Okra (Ladyfinger) plants are Aphids,
Corn earworms, Stinkbugs, and Fusarium wilt. Use organic pesticide `Neem oil’. it
protects the plant from harmful pests.
Okra
Plants Harvest Time
Okra will be ready to harvest in
60-70 days from sowing. Harvest the okra when it’s about 2-3 inches long. You
can harvest every other day.
Okra
Plant Special Features
- Common name –
Okra, bhindi (भिन्डी)
- Height – More
than 4 feet
- Spread –
3 feet wide
- Growing level
– Easy
FAQ
Why
are my okra hybrid seeds not germinating?
Okra (bhindi) seeds will not
germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough
sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering or under watering.
Why
do okra flowers fall off?
Okra plant drops its flowers and no
pods are forming. This is due to an environmental problem such as when the
plant does not get enough sunlight or grows in a cold climate.
Why
is my okra not blooming?
In case of under-watering, okra will
not bloom. Water your okra plants well, especially during summer days.
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