variety of okra in india

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Variety	Seed Company
Hybrid 64	Mahyco
Azad Kranti	Beejo Sheetal
Varsha Uphar	HAU
Co3(Hybrid 8)	TNAU

What is the best okra variety?

Here are thirteen top varieties with info on where to buy seeds, so you can get started on this year's gardening.

Baby Bubba Hybrid. 'Baby Bubba' Hybrid seeds are available from Burpee in packages of 60. ...
Blondy. ...
Burgundy. ...
Cajun Delight. ...
Clemson Spineless. ...
Cow Horn. ...
Emerald. ...
Go Big.

How many kinds of okra are there?

Okra is available in two varieties, green and red. Red okra carries the same flavor as the more popular green okra and differs only in color. When cooked, the red okra pods turn green.

What is okra called in India?

Okra, called bhindi in Hindi (or lady fingers in Indian English, which has to be the cutest name for them!), has to be one of the oddest vegetables.

Where is okra grown India?

The major Lady Finger/Okra producing states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

What is the best month to plant okra?

For the best yields, plant okra in the spring 2 to 3 weeks after all danger of frost has passed. For a good fall crop, plant at least 3 months before the first fall frost.

How fast does okra grow?

Okra reaches maturity in 50 to 65 days. The plants can produce for ten to 12 weeks. It grows and bears seed pods until frost, which quickly turns them black and kills them. Start harvesting a few days after the okra blooms fade.

Can you eat okra raw?

The entire okra plant is edible. ... Okra pods can even be eaten raw. The less cooked okra is, the better it is for you. It's high in fiber, folate, antioxidants, and vitamins A and C.

What is okra used for?

Okra, also known as gumbo or ladies' fingers, is a warm-season vegetable. It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. It contains a sticky juice that people use to thicken sauces.

How do you make okra produce more?

Using organic fertilizer will help boost pod production. Adding compost around the base of the plant mid-season will give it a boost so it keeps producing. Especially mid-way through the season, when the okra plants are 18″ – 24″ tall, they will benefit from nitrogen-rich organic fertilizer.

Why it is called Lady Finger?

They are called lady fingers because of their shape as they resemble the thin delicate fingers of a woman. Ladyfinger Cakes are a delicacy considered to be one of the rarest of bakers' arts. They were introduced in America with the earliest French settlers.

What is okra called in English?

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) are known in many English-speaking countries as lady's fingers or gumbo) is a flowering plant in the mallow family, related to cotton and hibiscus. It is valued for its edible green seed pods.

Is it healthy to eat dried okra?

Heart Health

Okra chips are an excellent source of soluble fibers. The chips retain the okra plant's mucilage, which studies show can reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol levels, help lower your blood sugar, and may have anti-inflammatory properties. These effects can help lower your risk of heart disease.

Is okra easy to grow?

Okra is easy to grow but the seeds have a hard coat that can slow germination. To speed up the process, soak the seeds overnight in warm water before planting. Wrapping the seeds in moist paper towels also works well.

Which country is the largest producer of okra?

India is largest producer of okra in the world.

What is the planting distance of okra?

Quality and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. number of branches per plant and the highest (415.60 g) yield per plant was recorded at the widest (60 cm x 45 cm) spacing.

What is the best fertilizer for okra?

Mix a complete fertilizer with the potting mixture, such as 10-10-10, or a high-nitrogen and high-phosphorous fertilizer, such as 20-20-10. Supplemental nitrogen prepares the okra plant for the long growing season, but too much nitrogen leads too excess foliage and lackluster pods.

What can you not plant with okra?

Okra should not be planted in soil previously utilized to grow vine crops such as sweet potatoes and squash as these crops tend to increase nematode population in soil. Nematodes feast on young okra roots, causing wilt and galls on the roots, which diminishes fruit yield.

Why is my okra not growing?

Lack of water or nutrient imbalance.

Non-blooming okra may be suffering from a lack of water. Okra is more drought tolerant than many garden plants, but watering it will keep it healthier and may make it more productive. Also, okra prefers fertilizers that are higher in phosphorus than nitrogen.

Does okra grow back every year?

Okra is a flowering plant that is grown as an annual in most regions, though the species (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a perennial plant in the dry tropical regions where it is native.

Can I plant fresh okra seeds?

ANSWER: Yes, fresh okra seeds can be used to grow new okra plants. ... Push the seeds down about a half inch into the soil and water them until the soil is moist, but not soggy. Plant two seeds into each pot. There is no need to cover the pots to germinate okra seeds.

How many okra are in a 5 gallon bucket?

3 plants in a 5 gallon bucket would be pushing it in my opinion. Visit Fusion_power's homepage! I grew Clemson Okra in 5 gallon pots for the first time this year... great success.