Description

Red ladyfinger is unknown and not easily available in our local market. This variety of okra is not only expensive because it is not easily available in local areas but it contains more nutrients than green okra. Red Okra or Lady Finger is not only a great addition to your diet but also looks lovely during the growing season because of its beautiful flowers.

About this item

• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: Summer and rainy
• Sowing method: Direct 
• Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 to 1 inch
• 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

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) is the ideal season 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 0.5 to 1 inch 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 F1 Hybrid seeds will germinate in about 5 to 14 days.

Red Okra Plant Fertilizer Schedule

Once the okra plant reaches a height of 5-6 inches, 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 – 3 to 5 feet
• Flower color – Yellow
• Growing level – Easy

FAQ

Why are my red okra seeds not germinating?

Red Okra 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.
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