Bhendi/Okra Non-Hybrid (50 Seeds)

Okra/Bhendi Non Hybrid Seeds.  

Weight: 5 grams                               

Number of Seeds per 5 grams: 50 approximately  

Germination      :  70% (Min)

Physical Purity   :  98%  (Min)

Genetic Purity   :  98%  (Min)

Harvest Time     : 45-50 days

 Okra Cultivation Tips:

  Also known as Lady's Finger/Vendakai/ Vendakka/ Bendekai.          

Climatic requirements:

• Okra(Bendi) grows best in full, hot sun, It gives good yield in warm and humid conditions.
• It grows best in the temperature range of 22° to 35 °C. It can successfully grow in rainy season even in heavy rainfall area
  

Soil requirements:

• It can be grown well in all kind of soil. But sandy loam and clay-loam are best for its cultivation.
• The Optimum pH range is between 6 to 6.8

Planting:

• Sow your seeds 4 inches (10.2 cm) apart at a depth of 1⁄2inch (1.3 cm).
• be sure to space them 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow. And be sure to space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart.
• water every morning to thoroughly moisten the soil, except after heavy rains.
• Okra can withstand a bit of drought, but it grows much better when given plenty of water throughout the summer.   

Harvest:

• Flowering begins from 35 to 40 days after sowing and fruits are ready for harvest four to five days after flowering
• The young fruits can be harvested in the morning. Delay in harvesting may make the fruits fibrous and they lose their tenderness and taste.