RED OKRA ( LAL BHINDI) RED LADY FINGER

RED OKRA ( LAL BHINDI) RED LADY FINGER

• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: Summer and rainy
• Sowing method: Direct 
• Seeds sowing depth: 1.25-2.5 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 Red Okra?

• 12 x 12 (1 plant) (W*H)
• 15 x 12 (2 plant) (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (2 plant) (W*H)
• 24 x 12 (2-3 plant) (W*H)

Red Okra Growing Season in India

In general, okra requires a long warm season to grow successfully; In India Summer (February-April) And rainy (June – August) are the ideal seasons for planting okra.

How To Grow Red Okra In Pots

Red Okra (Lady Finger) Hybrid seeds are usually sown directly rather than transplanted. Take a pot or grow bag, fill it with a mixture of soil and organic fertilizer or potting mix then sow 2-3 okra red seeds per container about 1.25-2.5 cm deep in the soil. Water gently with a sprayer and put the pot in a bright and warm place. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Okra seeds will germinate in about 5 to 14 days.

Red Okra Plant Fertilizer Schedule

Once the okra plant reaches a height of 12-15 cm, add any organic manure such as vermicompost, cow manure, or neem cake. It helps in producing more fruit.

Okra Red (Lady Finger) Plant Care Tips

Sunlight – Red Okra or lady finger plants need at least 6-8 hours of full sunlight in a day.
Water – Give water regularly to your red 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 (Lady Finger) plant prefers well-drained, loamy, and fertile soil for better growth of plants.
Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing okra is 20-35°C.
Common pests – Pests that affect the Okra (Lady Finger) plants are Aphids, Corn earworms, and Stinkbugs. Powdery mildew is the most common disease that infected okra plants. Use organic pesticide neem oil; it protects the plant from harmful pests.

Red Okra Harvest Time

• Within 2 months of planting, okra starts flowering.
• Okra will be ready to harvest in about 60-70 days from sowing.

Red Okra Plant Special Features

• Common name – Magenta or purple okra, Lady Finger, and lal bhindi (लाल भिंडी)
• Scientific name – Abelmoschus esculentus
• Plant Height – 90-150 cm
• Flower color – Yellow
• Growing level – Easy