Lady Finger (bhindi) Hybrid Seeds ( Pack of 30 Seeds)

Bhindi is grow for its long, pointed seed pods, which are used in gumbos and soups. Okra is in the same family as cotton, hollyhocks and hibiscus. It can, however, thrive in any climate where corn will grow. Depending on the cultivar, the large-flowered, fast-growing plants reach 2 to 6 feet tall.

Planting And Care

• Eliminate weeds when the plants are young, then mulch heavily to prevent more weeds from growing
• Apply a layer of mulch 4 to 8 inches high
• You should also side-dress the plants with 10-10-10, aged manure, or rich compost (1/2 pound per 25 feet of row)
• You could also apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
• When the seedlings are about 3 inches tall, thin the plants so that they are 10 to 18 inches apart
• Keep 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
• After the first harvest, remove the lower leaves to help speed up production
• Ladys Finger does not like to have its roots disturbed