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Okra
Okra
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Okra or Ladies Finger is an annual plant belonging to the family Malvaceae. The place of origin is Ethiopia; it is mainly grown in tropical and subtropical regions.
Nutritive value : Okra is mainly grown for its green tender nutritive fruits. Okra is a rich source of vitamins, protein, calcium and other minerals.
Plant
Plant: - Tall vigorous plant with smooth fruits, Medium to thin girth, five ribbed tender fruits Fruit: - Dark Green in colour with 18-20 cm long & each fruit weights about 16g
Duration
First picking starts at about 40- 42 days after sowing
Remarks
Fruits are suitable for long transport with good keeping quality and high yielding hybrid with a very good fruit quality
Season
Year Round
Quantity
25 seeds
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Plant care instruction
- Okra can be grown throughout the year, best grown in late winter. Seeds are sown directly in raised beds or containers using regular circular pots or grow bags with 14-16 inch diameter and a minimum depth of 12 inches as a sowing container.
- Container must be filled with sowing medium 2 part garden soil and 1 part any Organic Manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part Coco Peat and 1 part Vermicompost.
- Sow 2 seeds at the centre of a pot or on raised beds plant 2 seeds per spot in a spacing of 2 x 2 ft and Push the seeds a little in the soil medium with your fingers & completely cover them with surrounding soil.
- Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can. Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days or so & tiny sprouts will be visible. First leaves will emerge at the end of the second week and then seedlings will start growing into a small plant.
- After the second week, keep only single and healthy seedlings at one spot, cut off the weak, small and lagging seedlings with a pair of scissors.
The okra from MyGardenEmporium is amazing! The seeds sprouted quickly, and the plants are now growing strong and healthy. The soil provided in the kit is rich and perfect for growth. It's a great kit for anyone wanting to start their own garden.