{"product_id":"green-venda-seeds-arka-anamika-okra","title":"Green Venda Seeds | Arka Anamika Okra","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crm_product_ld\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Venda \/ Okra is a tropical plant that is grown as an annual vegetable. Okra plants are extremely drought and heat resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crm_product_ld\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"crm_product_attr_table\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"crm_product_attr_table\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nArka Anamika Venda, Green Venda, Okra, Gumbo, Ladyfinger, Bhindi,  Abelmoschus esculentus(Botanical name)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrows more than 4 feet and can spread 3 feet wide.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. of seed \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting And Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminate weeds when the plants are young, then mulch heavily to prevent more weeds from growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a layer of mulch 4 to 8 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the plants well watered throughout the summer months; 1 inch of water per week is ideal, but use more if you are in a hot, arid region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the first harvest, remove the lower leaves to help speed up production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadys Finger does not like to have its roots disturbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLadies Finger Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can start okra seeds indoors in peat pots under full light 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also start okra directly in your garden 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date as long as you cover the plants with a cold frame or grow tunnel until the weather warms up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure that the covering is 2 to 3 feet tall so that the plants have room to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you do not start your okra plants early, wait until there is stable warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can plant okra in the garden when the soil has warmed to 65 ° to 70 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant okra in fertile, well-drained soil in full light about 1\/2 to 1 inch deep and 12 to 18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can soak the seeds overnight in tepid water to help speed up germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are planting okra transplants, be sure to space them 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOkra plants are tall, so be sure to space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"crm_product_attr_table\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe plant requires to be grown in the full sun for at least 6 hrs a day.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLadies Finger can tolerate dry conditions. However, watering may be necessary during extended dry periods. It needs to be evenly moist throughout the growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLady s Finger performs best in well-drained, fertile soils in full sun. Avoid wet, poorly drained sites. Soil pH is generally not a problem as okra grows well in soils that are slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 to 35 degree C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBefore planting, apply 1 to 2 pounds of all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first harvest will be ready about 2 months after planting. Harvest the okra when it's about 2 to 3 inches long. Harvest it every other day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the stem just above the cap with a knife; if the stem is too hard to cut, the pod is probably too old and should be tossed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and long sleeves when cutting the okra because most varieties are covered with tiny spines that will irritate your skin unless you have a spineless variety. Do not worry: this irritation will not happen when you eat them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo store okra, put the uncut and uncooked pods into freezer bags and keep them in the freezer. 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