Desi Okra Seeds - 50 Seeds (Desi bhindi/देशी भिन्डी के बीज)

Buy the best Quality Desi Okra (Desi bhindi Ke beej) Seeds For Organic Gardening Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a High Germination rate. It is a great addition to your diet and looks lovely during the growing season because of its beautiful flowers. Okra ( Desi Bhindi ke Beej) is a favorite vegetable of everyone, and it likes warm weather too.  

Most people prefer growing okra in a container because it does not need much space. With this information, you will know how to plant okra step by step. 

About this item

• Number of Desi Okra Seeds: 50 Seeds
• Untreated, Uncoated, Non-Hybrid
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: Spring and Summer
• Sowing method: Direct 
• Seeds sowing depth: 1.5-2.5 cm
• Germination Time: 5 to 14 days from sowing
• Germination temperature: 18 to 32°C
• Harvesting: 60 to 70 days
• Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes

What size grow bag is best for Okra or Lady Finger?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 12 x 15 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)
• 24 x 12 (W*H)

Desi Okra Growing Season in India 

In general, okra requires a long warm season to grow successfully; spring and summer (February-June) are the ideal seasons for planting okra in India.

Lady Finger Organic Seeds Sowing Method

You can sow desi okra (Desi bhindi Ke beej) directly in any pot or grow bags with coco peat or potting mix. Okra seeds germinate best at a temperature of 18 to 32°C. Take a pot or grow bag, fill it with a mixture of soil and organic fertilizer or potting mix then sow 2-3 okra seeds per container about 1.5-2.5 cm deep in the soil (30-45 cm apart in a row). Water gently with a sprayer and keep the seedling in a bright and warm place. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Okra seeds will germinate in about 5 to 14 days.

Desi Okra (Ladyfinger) Plant Care Tips

Sunlight – Okra or ladyfinger needs at least 6 hours of full sunlight daily.
Water – Give water regularly to your okra plants. It can also tolerate dry conditions; give 1 liter of water per week and keep the soil moist, especially in the growing season.
Soil – Okra (Ladyfinger) plant prefers well-drained, fertile soil for better results.
Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing okra is ranging between 20-35 degree Celsius.
Fertilizer – Use water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks after the okra plants reach 6 inches in height.
Common pests – Pests that affect the Okra (Ladyfinger) plants are Aphids, Corn earworms, Stinkbugs, and Fusarium wilt. Use organic pesticide `Neem oil’. it protects the plant from harmful pests.

Okra Plants Harvest Time

Okra will be ready to harvest in 60-70 days from sowing. Harvest the okra when it’s about 5-8 cm long. You can harvest every other day.

Desi Okra Plant Special Features

• Common name – Okra, bhindi (भिन्डी)
• Height – More than 120 cm
• Spread – 90 cm wide
• Growing level – Easy  

FAQ

Why are my okra seeds not germinating?

Okra (bhindi) seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering or under watering.

Why do okra flowers fall off?

Okra plant drops its flowers and no pods are forming. This is due to an environmental problem such as when the plant does not get enough sunlight or grows in a cold climate.

Why is my okra not blooming?

In case of under-watering, okra will not bloom. Water your okra plants well, especially during summer days.
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