{"product_id":"red-okra-long-seeds","title":"Organic Long Red Okra Seeds - Open Pollinated","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermination time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours of sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-8 hours per day, in full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal climate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll season crop, can be grown in summer, rainy season (avoid extreme winter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic fertilizer requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 cups of \u003ca title=\"Decomposed cow dung\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/cow-dung-manure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecomposed cow dung\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"vermicompost\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/vermicompost-1kg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evermicompost \u003c\/a\u003eper plant per week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-8 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal growing temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-35°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvesting time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55-60 days after sowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep the soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal grow bag size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"15x15 grow bag\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/collections\/all-grow-bags\/products\/15x15-grow-bag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e15x15 grow bag\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"12x12 grow bag\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/collections\/all-grow-bags\/products\/12x12-grow-bag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e12x12 grow bag\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"24x24x12 rectangular grow bag\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/collections\/all-grow-bags\/products\/24x24x12-grow-bag\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e24x24x12 rectangular grow bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"36x24x12 grow bed\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/collections\/grow-beds\/products\/3x2x1-ft-220-gsm-hdpe-rectangular-grow-bag-with-supporting-pvc-pipes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e36x24x12 grow bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications of Red Long Okra Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed, long okra is cultivated in the gumbos and soups for its long, spotty seed pods. Cotton, hollyhocks, and hibiscus are all members of the same family as okra. However, it may survive in any climate conducive to corn growth. The large-flowered, vigorous plants attain a height of 2 to 6 feet, depending on the cultivar. Colorful branches and leaves, such as Burgundy, provide eye-catching garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOkra is a tropical plant used as an annual vegetable in the tropics. Due to their sticky mucilage, the seed pods are particularly excellent for thickening stews. Okra plants are exceptionally drought and heat tolerant, and the vegetable is popular in various countries with challenging growing circumstances. Fresh okra is packed with vitamins and antioxidants and grows best in fertile, well-drained soil that receives direct sunlight. It can be sown directly from seeds or transplanted, but both methods require a lot of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits\/Uses of Red Long Okra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVitamin C, vitamin A, folacin, and other B vitamins and magnesium, potassium, and calcium are all long red okra. It contains no fat, no saturated fat, no cholesterol, and is minimal in calories. Okra is a good source of dietary fiber, including more than five grams every three and a half ounce serving. This vegetable provides an additional source of folate, which is excellent for pregnant women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting and Care for Red Long Okra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Red Long Okra Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePick a grow bag of your choice that features adequate drainage holes on the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFill the grow bag halfway with the appropriate potting layers and growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTwo seeds should be sown in the center of a pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlant two seeds per location in raised beds with a spacing of 2 × 2 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith your fingers, gently press the seeds into the soil medium and completely cover them with the surrounding dirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eImmediately moisten the sowed seedbed with a light shower from a watering can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOkra should be planted about 1\/2 to 1 inch thick and 12 to 18 inches apart on healthy, well-drained soil in full sunshine. You can soak the seeds in tepid water overnight to aid with germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Red Long Okra  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWithin the first 6-8 days, seeds will germinate, and tiny shoots will appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the second week of germination, the first two leaves will appear. These are cotyledons or fake leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the end of the second week, the first leaves will emerge above the cotyledons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom the second week on, seedlings will begin to develop into little plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter the second week, just one healthy seedling should be left in one location; weak, small, and trailing seedlings should be removed with a pair of scissors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Red Long Okra    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Red Long Okra plant will begin flowering in the second month; raw okra pods can be picked after 40-50 days of seed sowing, and the harvesting season will last for the next three months. Pods can be cut from the plant using a sharp knife or snapped from the plant. When plants reach a height of roughly 6', they produce pods that can reach a height of 6\". Harvest these pods between 5 and 6 inches in length, as mature pods are harsher and less delicate. They should be collected every few days to encourage pod growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePrecautions while growing Red Long Okra   \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEliminate weeds while the plants are still young and then densely mulch to prevent the growth of other weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply a 4- to 8-inch layer of mulch. Additionally, you should apply a side dressing of old manure or rich compost to the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditionally, you could use a balanced liquid fertilizer every month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen the seedlings reach about 3 inches in height, thin them to a spacing of 10 to 18 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaintain adequate irrigation throughout the summer months; 1 inch of water per week is optimal, but more is necessary if you live in a hot, arid environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove the lowest leaves following the initial harvest to aid in output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRed okra does not appreciate its roots being disturbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Problems affecting Red Long Okra Plants and Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlways look for any early signs of any insect\/fungal\/ any other problems. Use appropriate medicines as soon as any symptoms of such are spotted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSilver leaf whitefly, Heliothis, stink bugs, rough bollworm, looper caterpillars, and green vegetable bugs are just a few of the numerous \u003ca title=\"pests\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=pests\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einsect pests\u003c\/a\u003e that can target Red Okra plants. Aphids and mites are also known to attack Red Okra crops. Aphids may be coated with soap spray or washed away with a constant stream of water. Stink bugs are more challenging to eradicate. These can be hand-selected and disposed of. It is recommended that biopesticides be used. Without picking the pods\/fruits on time and allowing them to mature on the vine, flowering and subsequent development would be reduced. Branch thinning or branch removal may be required to keep the plant from growing too densely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLeaf spot is a fungal infection—resistant plant variety. Crop rotation is essential. Maintain a garden devoid of plant waste. Every 7 to 10 days, apply \u003ca title=\"tricho\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/trichoderma-viride-bio-fertilizer-1-kg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrichoderma Viride Bio Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"pseudomonas\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePseudomonas Fluorescens Bio Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e. Soil should be well-drained—alternate crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInadequate light, water stress, and an excess of nitrogen all contribute to pod formation inhibition. Plant in full sun, in compost-rich soil, and maintain an even moisture level in the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnthracnose is a fungal infection that thrives in conditions of high humidity and rainfall. Leaves can succumb to the elements and fall. The plant can wither. Plants that are contaminated should be removed and discarded. Avoid gardening in the rain, as this can result in the spread of spores. Soil should be well-drained. Every 7 to 10 days, spray\u003ca title=\"tricho\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/trichoderma-viride-bio-fertilizer-1-kg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"tricho\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/trichoderma-viride-bio-fertilizer-1-kg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrichoderma Viride\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio Fertilizer or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"pseudomonas\" href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePseudomonas Fluorescens Bio Fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBotanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Desi Long red okra seed in Tamil: சிவப்பு வெண்டை (Sivappu vendai)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Desi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong red okra seed in \u003c\/span\u003eMalayalam: ചുവന്ന വെണ്ടക്ക (Chuvanna vendakka)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Desi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Desi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong red okra seed in \u003c\/span\u003eKannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ (Kempu bendekayi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Desi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong red okra seed in \u003c\/span\u003eTelugu: ఎర్రగుండలు (Erragundalu)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Desi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong red okra seed in \u003c\/span\u003eMarathi: तांबडी भेंडी (Tambdi bhendi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Desi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong red okra seed in \u003c\/span\u003eHindi: लाल भिंडी (Laal bhindi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Desi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong red okra seed in \u003c\/span\u003eBengali: লাল ডাম্প্তা (Lal dampta)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Long Red Okra Seeds - 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482244637042,"sku":"long red okra-1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482244669810,"sku":"long red okra-2","price":98.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482244702578,"sku":"long red okra-5","price":245.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482244735346,"sku":"long red okra-10","price":490.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 KG","offer_id":61482244768114,"sku":"long red okra-1kg","price":5775.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/redokralong.jpg?v=1767595610","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/red-okra-long-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}