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Okra

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Okra Green / Bhindi / Lady Finger (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Tender & Crisp Pods: Produces glossy, dark-green, medium-long, ridged pods with smooth texture and excellent tenderness. Essential for traditional Indian bhindi masala, kurkuri bhindi, stir-fries, and curries.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Highly suitable for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard plots.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Abelmoschus esculentus
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from February to April (summer crop) and June to July (monsoon crop).
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	5 to 10 days
Maturity / First Harvest	45 to 55 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Requires rich, loose, well-draining soil. Potting mix: fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost or vermicompost in equal proportions. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Sowing: Direct sow seeds into final containers or garden beds 1 to 1.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{2}$ inch) deep. Space plants 1 to 1.5 feet (30–45 cm) apart. Soaking seeds in water overnight speeds up germination.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during germination, flowering, and pod formation. Avoid waterlogging at the roots.
Spacing & Care: Ensure good spacing for air circulation. Feed every 2 weeks with organic compost or liquid fertilizer once flowering begins. Harvest pods when young and tender (3–4 inches long) every 2–3 days to encourage continuous production. Spray neem oil solution regularly to protect against fruit borers and jassids.

Fast & Abundant Yield: Produces fresh pods within 45–50 days, delivering regular harvests throughout warm months.
Heat-Tolerant Performer: Thrives in Indian summer and monsoon conditions, making it a reliable staple crop for home gardens.
Container Garden Essential: Compact, sturdy plant structure designed to perform exceptionally well in balcony grow bags and terrace setups.