Among the things that add allure to the Okra is that its benefits include the high content of magnesium, fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins. Okra is had in diets because it keeps you full longer owing to the fibre content, improves digestion and the vital nutrients improve immunity. Okra is called bhindi in Hindi.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full sunlight
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Balcony or terrace
Time Till Harvest
6-7 weeks
Seasonal Information
all seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 60cm by 45cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest in 40-50 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Caring
Common Problems
Why are my okra leaves turning yellow? Okra leaves changing colour to yellow is an indication of a root disease. Your plant could be suffering from a fungal infection or an insect infestation. Spray appropriate chemicals when you notice signs of any diseases on your plant. Why is my okra not blooming? If your okra is not blooming, it could be because you are under watering your okra plant. Water your okra plants well throughout summer. Providing 1 inch of water per week to your okra plant is ideal. Another reason why your okra plant is not blooming could be a nutrient imbalance. Okras prefer fertilisers that are higher in phosphorous rather than nitrogen. Why are my okra seeds not germinating? Improper growing conditions like over watering/ under watering, not enough sunlight or sowing in the seeds too deep can all affect the germination process of your okra seeds. Make sure you are following the sowing and growing instructions correctly to ensure successful germination.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Okra is a dear part of the varied Indian cuisines. Even in your healthy diet you need not avoid okra. Okra is loaded with fibre, which will ensure that you have no bloating even on a restrictive diet and fibre also helps keeping you satiated longer, keeping hunger pangs at bay. Okra has antioxidants, various vitamins and other nutrients that act as immunity boosters.
What you get
Okra lists among weight loss foods suggested to everyone who is trying to achieve that. Including foods like okra in your diet ensure that you don’t have to sacrifice your taste preferences for the sake of the diet. 1 cup of okra is only 36 calories, but packed into 36 calories are 4g fibre, 2g protein, 0.4g fat, only 7.2g carbs and 10% of the daily recommended folic acid and vitamin B6.
Green trivia
1.Okra is also called ladies’ finger.
2.Okra, actually a fruit because it has seeds, is classified a vegetable only because it lacks the sweetness of fruits.
3.Ground roasted Okra seeds are used to make a drink similar to coffee.
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When can I harvest my okra?
Full grown okra can be harvested 45 days after sowing the seeds.
How often should I water my okra?
Water your okra plants well throughout summer. Providing 1 inch of water per week to your okra plant is ideal.
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing_icon.png" alt="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" />
<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 60cm by 45cm</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/germination_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/harvest_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Harvest in 40-50 days from sowing</p>
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<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
</div>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/okraladyfinger_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>Okra is a dear part of the varied Indian cuisines. Even in your healthy diet you need not avoid okra. Okra is loaded with fibre, which will ensure that you have no bloating even on a restrictive diet and fibre also helps keeping you satiated longer, keeping hunger pangs at bay. Okra has antioxidants, various vitamins and other nutrients that act as immunity boosters.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/okraladyfinger_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>Okra lists among weight loss foods suggested to everyone who is trying to achieve that. Including foods like okra in your diet ensure that you don’t have to sacrifice your taste preferences for the sake of the diet. 1 cup of okra is only 36 calories, but packed into 36 calories are 4g fibre, 2g protein, 0.4g fat, only 7.2g carbs and 10% of the daily recommended folic acid and vitamin B6.</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/okraladyfinger_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/okraladyfinger_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>Okra is also called ladies’ finger. </p>
<p><b>2.</b>Okra, actually a fruit because it has seeds, is classified a vegetable only because it lacks the sweetness of fruits.</p>
<p><b>3.</b>Ground roasted Okra seeds are used to make a drink similar to coffee.</p>
</div>
</div>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>When can I harvest my okra?<span></span></h2>
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<p> Full grown okra can be harvested 45 days after sowing the seeds. </p>
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</div>
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<h2>How often should I water my okra?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p> Water your okra plants well throughout summer. Providing 1 inch of water per week to your okra plant is ideal.</p>
</div>
</div>
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<h2>How tall does Okra/Bhindi grow?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p> Okra can grow 5 - 6 ft tall. </p>
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</div>
</section><section class="seedSowing section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
</div>
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<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing.jpg" alt="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the" title="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/common-problem.jpg" alt="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep" title="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep">
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why are my okra leaves turning yellow?</b><br>
<span> Okra leaves changing colour to yellow is an indication of a root disease. Your plant could be suffering from a fungal infection or an insect infestation. Spray appropriate chemicals when you notice signs of any diseases on your plant. </span><br>
<b>Why is my okra not blooming?</b><br>
<span>If your okra is not blooming, it could be because you are under watering your okra plant. Water your okra plants well throughout summer. Providing 1 inch of water per week to your okra plant is ideal. Another reason why your okra plant is not blooming could be a nutrient imbalance. Okras prefer fertilisers that are higher in phosphorous rather than nitrogen. </span><br>
<b>Why are my okra seeds not germinating?</b><br>
<span> Improper growing conditions like over watering/ under watering, not enough sunlight or sowing in the seeds too deep can all affect the germination process of your okra seeds. Make sure you are following the sowing and growing instructions correctly to ensure successful germination. </span></p>
</div>
</div>
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</section><section class="didYouKnow section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/light_icon.png" title="Bright Indirect Sunlight" alt="Bright Indirect Sunlight">
<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full sunlight</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water everyday</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Balcony or terrace</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>6-7 weeks</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/seasonalinformation_icon.png" title="Low Maintenance" alt="Low Maintenance">
<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>all seasons</p>
</li>
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</section>Easy Growing, For Beginners, Fruit Vegetables, Grow In Pots-ContainersAll Time, Jan to March, June to Aug, Oct to NovLawn-Backyard, Terrace16 g to 250 g15 cm10 cm1 cmApprox. 162 to 180 Seeds in 10 gm, 1620 to 1800 Seeds in 100 gm, 4050 to 4500 Seeds in 250 gm10 gm to 250 gm8 to 10 Kg/ha60 cm x 45 cm6 to 8 days from sowingOrganic: Neemcake or Vermicompost - 10 g per plant. Chemicals: Suphala or Urea - 5 g per plant.All year Round80 to 120 Qtl/Ha
