{"product_id":"red-okra-seeds","title":"Organic Red Okra (लाल भिंडी के बीज) Seeds - Open Pollinated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRed okra is torpedo-shaped and grows to a length of two to five inches. The fresh flavor is midway between eggplant and asparagus, with a distinctive flavor and texture. However, when cooked, the crimson tint fades, and the pods turn green. Raw red okra offers a splash of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOkra is a tropical plant that is grown as a vegetable as an annual. Because of their sticky mucilage, the seed pods are especially useful for thickening stews. Okra plants are exceptionally drought and heat tolerant, and it is a popular vegetable in many places where growing circumstances are poor. Fresh okra is high in vitamins and antioxidants, and it grows best in healthy, well-drained soil that receives full sunlight. It can be grown from seed in your terrace garden, but it demands a lot of room. In the summer, red okra is accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits\/Uses of Red 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 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\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications of Red Okra  Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 534px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\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: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRed Okra, Bhindi, Ladys finger, Gumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull sun of at least 6 hrs a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan survive in arid environments. Watering, on the other hand, may be substantial during prolonged dry seasons. It must maintain an equal moisture level throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e22 to 35 degree Celcius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e70-90 degrees F, well drained,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdd compost and all-purpose fertilizer before planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6-8 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\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: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e65-70 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 113.963px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo. of seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 404.037px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e8-15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Red Okra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Red 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 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;\"\u003e After 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 Okra  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe red okra plant will begin flowering in the second month; raw okra pods can be collected within 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePrecautions while growing Red 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 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 href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=pests\" title=\"pests\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e insect pests \u003c\/a\u003ethat 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=biopesticides\" title=\"biopesticides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebiopesticides\u003c\/a\u003e 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 href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/trichoderma-viride-bio-fertilizer-1-kg\" title=\"tricho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Trichoderma Viride Bio Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-fertilizer\" title=\"pseudomonas\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/trichoderma-viride-bio-fertilizer-1-kg\" title=\"tricho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrichoderma Viride Bio Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-fertilizer\" title=\"pseudomonas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePseudomonas Fluorescens Bio Fertilizer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Red Okra Seeds - 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482244178290,"sku":"red okra seed-1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482244211058,"sku":"red okra seed-2","price":98.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482244243826,"sku":"red okra seed-5","price":245.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482244276594,"sku":"red okra seed-10","price":490.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 KG","offer_id":61482244309362,"sku":"red okra seed-1kg","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/redokra.jpg?v=1767595607","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/red-okra-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}