![]() Okra plant will start flowering at the beginning of the 2nd month Raw Okra pods can be harvested within 40-50 days from the sowing of seeds & harvesting season can continue for next three months or so. Sow okra seeds in well-drained soil rich in added organic manure like compost or vermicompost.Grow the single plant in regular 14-16 inch pot. Okra needs 2 x 2 ft spacing between plants on raised beds.It is grown by direct seed sowing in containers or beds, as most of the okra varieties cannot withstand transplantation shock.It can be grown in raised beds as well as in containers kept under open sunlight. It is also known for its antioxidant properties. Okra contains Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamins A, B & C. It’s rich in dietary fiber content, plus there is a large amount of slimy and soluble fiber in the pods. Nutritional value of Okra: Okra is a health food. ‘Bhindi Masala,' ‘stuffed Bhindi,' ‘Bhindi Sambar’ are some of the very popular Okra recipes in India. Green pods are chopped & stirred fried with spices in various dry or gravy preparations. Lady Finger is eaten as cooked vegetable in Indian cuisine. Although Okra is a summer vegetable, it is cultivated in India throughout the year. ![]() The Scientific name of this delicious green vegetable is Abelmoschus Esculentus, & it belongs to Family Malvaceae (Hibiscus or Mallow family). Okra, popularly known as ‘Lady Finger’ due to its distinct shape of pods, is a favorite fruiting vegetable in India.
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