{"product_id":"okra-seeds-5","title":"Okra Varsha - Desi Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkra Varsha - Desi Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalvaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-180 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering; consistent moisture in heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed at planting, then potassium-rich feed when flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Tender pods are a staple in Indian cooking for sabzis, bharwa bhindi, sambhar and frying. Young pods are most flavourful and least fibrous when harvested small.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds overnight, then direct sow 2 cm deep, spacing plants 30-45 cm apart. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in warm soil. No transplanting needed; okra dislikes root disturbance. First pods are ready in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;50-65 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; harvest every 2-3 days when pods are 7-10 cm to keep plants productive.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow okra in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February to July; the main seasons are spring (Feb-Mar) and the monsoon (Jun-Jul). Okra needs warm soil, so avoid sowing in cold winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I harvest bhindi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick pods every 2-3 days while they are young and tender, about 7-10 cm long. Frequent harvesting keeps the plant flowering and prevents pods turning woody.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054054998262,"sku":"SED-VEG-OKRA-003","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-okra-varsha-desi-vegetable-seeds-16969047801996.jpg?v=1782715761","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/okra-seeds-5","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}