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Red okra Seeds
Red okra Seeds Bhindi is grow for its long, pointed seed pods, which are used in gumbos and soups. Okra is in the same family as cotton, hollyhocks and hibiscus.
It can, however, thrive in any climate where corn will grow. Depending on the cultivar, the large-flowered, fast-growing plants reach 2 to 6 feet tall. Varieties with colourful stems and leaves, such as Burgundy , make attractive garden borders.
| Number of Seeds | 20 |
|---|---|
| Sowing month | Feb to Oct |
| Sowing temperature | 20-40C |
| Sun | minimum 3 hours |
| Harvest | 45-60 Days |
Red okra Seeds 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.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okra, Gumbo, Ladyfinger, Bhindi. Abelmoschus esculentus (Botanical name) | – | summer | Grows more than 4 feet and can spread 3 feet wide. | Easy |
Planting and care Red okra Seeds
- Red okra Seeds You can start okra seeds indoors in peat pots under full light 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date.
- You can also start okra directly in your garden 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date as long as you cover the plants with a cold frame or grow tunnel until the weather warms up. Make sure that the covering is 2 to 3 feet tall so that the plants have room to grow.
- If you do not start your okra plants early, wait until there is stable warm weather. You can plant okra in the garden when the soil has warmed to 65° to 70°F.
- Plant okra in fertile, well-drained soil in full light about 1/2 to 1 inch deep and 12 to 18 inches apart. You can soak the seeds overnight in tepid water to help speed up germination.
- Red okra Seeds If you are planting okra transplants, be sure to space them 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow. Okra plants are tall, so be sure to space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart.
Sunlight Soil Water Temperature Fertilizer The plant require to be grown in full sun of at lease 6 hrs a day. Lady s Finger performs best in well-drained, fertile soils in full sun. Avoid wet, poorly drained sites. Soil pH is generally not a problem as okra grows well in soils that are slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5). Ladys Finger can tolerate dry conditions. However, watering may be necessary during extended dry periods. It needs to be evenly moist throughout the growing season. 22 to 35 degree C Before planting, apply 1 to 2 pounds of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10.
Red okra Seeds Caring for Bhindi  Okra
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- Eliminate weeds when the plants are young, then mulch heavily to prevent more weeds from growing.
- Apply a layer of mulch 4 to 8 inches high. You should also side-dress the plants with 10-10-10, aged manure, or rich compost (1/2 pound per 25 feet of row).
- Red okra Seeds You could also apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.
- When the seedlings are about 3 inches tall, thin the plants so that they are 10 to 18 inches apart.
- 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.
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Germination Level | Easy |
| Growth Pattern | Up right Straight |
| Hybrid or Open Pollinated | Open Pollinated |
| Ideal location | Full sun |
| Origin Country | India |
| Height | 5 to 6 feet |
| Idea Pot Size | 12 inches |
| Spacing between plants | 15 inches |
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