Related to cotton and hibiscus, okra is ornamental in the back of the flower border. It has large peach colour flowers with distinct purple circular tinges. Tender plants, require heat. Soak the seeds overnight before sowing. Okra likes limey, fertile, light soil with pH of 7.0 to 8.0. If your soil is acidic add lime to make it neutral or basic (opposite of acidic). Ideal Germination Temperature: : is 27 °C. Emergence is 13 days at 25 °C and only 7 days at 30 °C, but highest proportion of normal seedlings (92%) is at 25 °C, falling off at higher temperatures. Transplant 1 ft. apart; do not disturb roots. Fleshy pods are best when picked young and tender. They are rich in vitamin A, protein, calcium and iron and contain mucin, a digestive aid.
Number of Seeds in Packet : 100 / Packet
Planting and Growing Guide:
OPTIMUM GERMINATION TEMPERATURE: 21 to 32 °C MAX. 41 °C MIN. 16 °C
DAYS TO GERMINATE: 7 to 14
SOWING DEPTH: 1 in.
SOWING MEDIA: Well draining
WATER: Moderately depending upon the soil and climatic conditions – keep the soil moist but not too wet
SUN: Prefers full sun
SOWING METHOD: Transplant recommended
SPACING IN ROW: 18 in.
SPACING BETWEEN ROWS: 2 to 3 ft.
AVG. PLANT HEIGHT: 5 ft.
AVG. DAYS TO MATURITY: 55 to 65
APPROX. SEEDS PER 10 g.: 150
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Bhindi (Okra) F1 Hybrid Vegetable Seeds
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- Brand: Shree Seeds Corporation
- Model Bhindi Okra
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- ₹120
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