Green Okra Seeds – Vendakkai for Fresh Home Vegetable Gardens | 60 Seeds

Growing Guide

1. Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil mixed with compost or well-rotted organic manure. A pH range of 6.0–7.5 works best.
2. Sowing: Sow seeds directly into soil or grow bags at a depth of 2–2.5 cm. Soaking seeds overnight before sowing improves germination.
3. Spacing: Maintain 30–45 cm spacing between plants to allow room for branching and airflow.
4. Watering: Water regularly, every 2–3 days, keeping soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod formation.
5. Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for strong growth and good pod production.
6. Thinning: Thin seedlings once they reach 8–10 cm, keeping only the strongest plant per spot for maximum yield.
7. Fertilizing: Apply organic compost or diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks, especially once flowering begins.
8. Pest Management: Watch for fruit borers, aphids, and jassids. Use neem oil spray as a natural, safe control method.
9. Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 45–50 days. Pick tender pods every 2–3 days while young for best taste and texture.
10. Harvest Tip: Harvest pods promptly, as overripe okra becomes fibrous and tough; frequent picking encourages more flowering.