Only for Organic – Lady Finger (Okra) Seeds 🌱🌿
Lady Finger, also known as Okra or Bhindi, is a fast-growing, warm-season vegetable loved for its tender, nutrient-rich pods. It is widely used in Indian curries, stir-fries, and soups. Easy to grow in home gardens, okra thrives in warm climates and produces a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.
How to Grow Lady Finger Plants:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in water for 6-8 hours before sowing to speed up germination.
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch (1 cm) deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Maintain 12-18 inches between plants and 24-30 inches between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination occurs at 20°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 5-10 days under warm conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily).
- Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with good moisture retention.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Fertilization: Apply organic compost or a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks for better yield.
- Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to prevent competition for nutrients.
- Support: Tall varieties may require staking to support heavy fruiting.
- Pest & Disease Control: Protect from aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies using neem oil or organic pesticides.
✔ Harvesting:
- Maturity Time: Ready for harvest in 45-60 days after sowing.
- Harvesting Method: Pick pods when they are 3-5 inches long and tender. Frequent harvesting encourages more production.