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Okra Pusa Sawni - Desi Vegetable Seeds

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Description

Okra is one of the most popular vegetables. 1 packet contains approximately 35 seeds.

Bhindi is grown for its long, pointed seed pods, which are used in gumbos and soups. Okra is a tropical plant that is grown as an annual vegetable. The seed pods are especially useful for thickening stews because of their gummy mucilage.

Okra plants are extremely drought and heat resistant and okra is a popular vegetable in many countries with difficult growing conditions.

Seeds Specifications

Seeds per Packet 35
Common Name Okra, Gumbo, Ladyfinger, Bhindi. Abelmoschus esculentus(Botanical name)
Height Grows more than 4 feet and can spread 3 feet wide.
Flower Colour Yellow
Bloom Time summer, rainy, winter
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Eliminate weeds when the plants are young, then mulch heavily to prevent more weeds from growing
  • Keep the plants well watered throughout the summer months; 1 inch of water per week is ideal, but use more if you are in a hot, arid region
  • After the first harvest, remove the lower leaves to help speed up production
  • Ladys Finger does not like to have its roots disturbed

Okra Pusa Sawni care

  • You can start okra seeds indoors in peat pots under full light 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date
  • Keep the seeds overnight in tepid water to help speed up germination
  • Okra plants are tall, so be sure to space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart
Sunlight full sun
Watering It needs to be evenly moist throughout the growing season.
Soil Sandy loam to clay loam soil (pH 6.5 to 7.5).
Temperature 22 to 35 degree C
Fertilizer Before planting, apply 1 to 2 pounds of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10.
Harvest Season The first harvest will be ready about 2 months after planting.Harvest the okra when its about 2 to 3 inches long. Harvest tender pods every other day.

Okra Pusa Sawni special feature

Okra is traditionally a southern U.S. plant that thrives in warm weather. It is easy to grow and use and looks great throughout the growing season due to its beautiful flowe Okra is also rich in vitamin A and low in calories.

Okra Pusa Sawni uses

Medicinal Use:

  • To maintain the best nutritional value of okra, it is suggested not to overcook it
  • The pods are among the very low-calorie vegetables
  • They provide just 30 calories per 100 g besides containing no saturated fats or cholesterol
  • They are rich sources of dietary fibre, minerals, and vitamins; often recommended by nutritionists in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs
  • The pods contain healthy amounts of vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta carotenes, xanthin and lutein
  • It is one of the green vegetables with highest levels of these anti-oxidants
  • Research suggests that consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps the body develop immunity against infectious agents, reduce episodes of cold and cough and protect the body from harmful free radicals
  • Note: Use only after consulting the specialist
  • The veggies are rich in the B-complex group of vitamins like niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid
  • The pods also contain good amounts of vitamin K
  • Vitamin K is a co-factor for blood clotting enzymes and is required for strengthening of bones
  • The pods are an also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium

Culinary Use:

  • Okra is a plant that produces an edible pod that is eaten as a vegetable

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall do okra pusa sawni grow?

On average okra pusa sawni grows Grows more than 4 feet and can spread 3 feet wide.

What color are okra pusa sawni ?

A okra pusa sawni plant bears flowers of color Yellow

How hard is okra pusa sawni to grow?

A okra pusa sawni is Easy to grow

How much sunlight does a okra pusa sawni need?

A okra pusa sawni prefers full sun

How much water does a okra pusa sawni need?

A okra pusa sawni prefers watering It needs to be evenly moist throughout the growing season.

What kind of soil does a okra pusa sawni need?

Sandy loam to clay loam soil (pH 6.5 to 7.5).

What temperature does a okra pusa sawni like?

22 to 35 degree C

How should I fertilize my okra pusa sawni ?

Before planting, apply 1 to 2 pounds of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10.

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