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Okra

Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

Medium difficultySummer/MonsoonVegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing or nursery 15-20 days

About Okra

Okra (Bhindi) loves the intense summer heat of North India. It has a deep taproot and grows vertically, making it highly space-efficient for containers. You MUST select Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) resistant varieties, as this virus is the number one killer of okra on Indian terraces.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25-35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–120

Common pests and diseases

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