Lady’s finger

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Okra
• Flower – White
• Edible – The leaves, flower buds and flowers can be cooked and eaten
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Lady finger is good for digestion as it has high fiber content and it prevents constipation due to its laxative property.

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers ttemperature range of 22-35°c
• Water – Newly planted– Lady’s finger plants need a good amount of water to thrive, overwatering can cause rotting.
• Light – Lady’s finger is a summer crop, it thrives well in the full sun. Lady’s finger need 5 to 7 hours sunlight.
• Fertilizer – Feed the plant with a balanced liquid seaweed fertilizer or instant manures during the flowering period to increase the yields.
• Pruning – Okra is a “cut-and-come-again” vegetable. Keep cutting the pods every day or two, and they will keep on coming.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Lady’s finger
• Flower colour -White
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs