BHENDI

Oncrop Product Highlights

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Bhendi / Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Tender & Fiber-Rich Pods: Yields smooth, vibrant green, tender pods packed with dietary fiber, vitamins A & C, and essential minerals—perfect for traditional Indian bhindi masala, stir-fries, and curries.
Versatile Crop Choice: Suitable for medium to large pots, grow bags (12–15 inches depth), terrace containers, and outdoor garden beds.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock specially conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Abelmoschus esculentus
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Summer & Monsoon (February to August)
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight)
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	5 to 10 days
Maturity / First Harvest	45 to 60 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Prepare a well-draining, rich soil mix enriched with organic manure, vermicompost, or compost. Bhendi prefers fertile, warm soil with a neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Sowing: Direct sow or start in seedling trays. Sow seeds 0.5–1 inch deep in moist soil. Space plants 12–15 inches apart in rows or grow 1–2 plants per 12-inch pot.
Watering: Water regularly at the base of the plant to keep the soil consistently damp. Avoid waterlogging and keep foliage dry to prevent fungal issues.
Spacing & Care: Provide earthing up (mounding soil around the base) for plant stability as stalks grow tall. Harvest young, tender pods every 2–3 days once they reach 3–4 inches to encourage continuous fruiting.

Homegrown Freshness: Delivers clean, pesticide-free, tender okra harvested straight from your home garden.
Heat Tolerant & Hardy: Thrives remarkably well in warm Indian summers and monsoons.
Continuous Harvest: Regular harvesting of mature pods promotes new flower blooms and steady pod production throughout the season