{"product_id":"ladies-finger-local-seeds","title":"Organic Elephant Tusk Ladies Finger Seeds - Open Pollinated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger, also known as okra or bhindi, is a seasonal plant in the melon family of lovely flowers. It is a summer crop, a heat-loving crop that thrives in full light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is low in calories and can be prepared and eaten in a variety of ways. Ladies finger contains 7.03 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, and 9 percent fiber in 100 grams. Ladies finger is high in folate, niacin, Vitamin C, E, and K. It is also high in calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. Ladies finger seeds can be used to extract oil, and their fiber can be used to make paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits\/Uses of Ladies Finger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBad cholesterol, which is the main cause of heart disease, can be reduced by the rising intake of ladies' fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger is an excellent choice for diabetics due to its high fiber content, which helps to control blood sugar levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger contains a high concentration of antioxidants, which aid in the battle against cancer, as well as a high concentration of vitamin C, which is well known for boosting immunity and preventing common infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger contains a high concentration of vitamin K, which is beneficial to blood health and the treatment and prevention of anaemia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger aids in weight loss and is helpful during pregnancy because it contains a high amount of folate, which ensures the baby's proper neurological growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications of Ladies Finger Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 476px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=okra+seeds\" title=\"okra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eokra\u003c\/a\u003e, bhindi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6to 8 hours a day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1.5 inches for every 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e23.9–32.3°C (75–90°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWell-drained, light sandy to medium loams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmmonium phosphate fertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter 12 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 months after planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 139.826px;\"\u003eNo. of seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 321.174px;\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care for Ladies Finger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Ladies Finger Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger seeds should be soaked in water for a minimum of 12 to 14 hours before sowing to absorb moisture content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe seeds should be sown in pots or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/collections\/all-grow-bags\" title=\"groe bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow bags\u003c\/a\u003e an inch deep in the soil at a distance of 3 feet along the rows so that roots have enough room to grow properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince the ladies finger plant is self-pollinating, hand pollination is unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Ladies Finger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe ladies finger seeds will germinate after about 12 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe plant should be narrowed by loosely tying them to branches 12 to 18 inches apart so that they grow straight upwards. Proper and bright sunlight is needed at this stage for the ladies finger plant to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater the plant only from the bottom; avoid wetting the foliage. A thick layer of mulch may be used to keep the soil moist and weeds at bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo get the most benefits, apply nitrogen and phosphorus, and spread chicken manure for nearly a week before planting. Commercial development necessitates the use of appropriate herbicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTransplanting should be avoided because it can damage the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Ladies Finger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe ladies finger plant will be fully matured in 8 weeks, and development will take up to 12 weeks. It is time to harvest the ladies finger when the seed pods are 2 to 3 inches long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvesting is possible after the bloom fades, but don't wait too long or it will turn black and die.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvesting should be performed on alternating days, that is, every second day so that they remain soft and do not become too hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is recommended to wear gloves when picking the pods because they have spines regardless of the variety of ladies finger grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest pods with caution, as there are several pods in the same place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecautions while growing Ladies Finger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoils should be rich in organic matter and have a pH of 5.8 to 6.8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWatering is essential for the ladies finger plant, particularly during the flowering stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLadies finger should be planted in the early summer months or the spring season, as well as in the coolest area so that the seeds do not rot, and should be harvested at the appropriate time to prevent the vegetable from over-maturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The bottom leaves of the plant should be pruned to increase yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Problems affecting Ladies Finger Plants and Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe ladies finger plant is known to attract pests and insects such as beetles, aphids, whiteflies, and worms, which can cause significant harm to the plant. As a result, certain preventive steps, such as soil conservation and crop rotation, should be implemented to avoid such diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLeaf-eating insects will target the young ladies finger vine. Every day, extra care should be taken with the young plant, and any eaten leaves should be picked and thrown away immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBecause of the difficulty in emergence of seedlings from heavy clay soil, planting in clay soil is recommended for transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe plant should be grown in a location with plenty of direct sunlight and a high(hot) temperature. The temperature of the soil should be at least 18.3°C (65°F). Plants need less water in cooler climates because it tends to cool the plants and limit their growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Ladies Finger Local Seeds - 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482240409970,"sku":"organic ladies finger local seeds-1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482240442738,"sku":"organic ladies finger local seeds-2","price":78.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"pack of 5","offer_id":61482240475506,"sku":"organic ladies finger local seeds-5","price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482240508274,"sku":"organic ladies finger local seeds-10","price":390.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/ladiesfingerlocalseeds.jpg?v=1767595580","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/ladies-finger-local-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}