Okra Pusa Sawni – Desi Vegetable Seeds
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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, arid region
- After the first harvest, remove the lower leaves to help speed up production
- Ladys Finger does not like to have its roots disturbed
Okra Pusa Sawni 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
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 degree C |
Fertilizer | Before planting, apply 1 to 2 pounds of an 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 its about 2 to 3 inches long. Harvest tender pods every other day. |
Okra Pusa Sawni Special Feature
Okra is traditionally a southern U.S. plant that thrives in warm weather. It is easy to grow and use and looks great throughout the growing season due to its beautiful flowers. Okra is also rich in vitamin A and low in calories.
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About Okra Pusa Sawni
Bhindi is grown for its long, pointed seed pods, which are used in gumbos and soups. Okra is a tropical plant that is grown as an annual vegetable. The seed pods are especially useful for thickening stews because of their gummy mucilage.
Okra plants are extremely drought and heat resistant and okra is a popular vegetable in many countries with difficult growing conditions.
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