Ladies Finger/ Okra/ வென்டைக்காய்
Ladies Finger/ Okra/ வென்டைக்காய் One of the easiest and fastest growing veggie is ladies finger. Ladies finger belongs to Malvaceae family. The nutritional value of 100g of edible ladies finger is characterized by 1.9g protein, 0.2g fat, 6.4g carbohydrate, 0.7g minerals and 1.2g fibers. Seed : Before sowing, soak the seed for 2 to 4 hours. Soak the seed until the skin gets fully soaked. Soil : Okra prefers loose, well-drained and rich soil. Sowing : Sow the seed directly Germination : Germinates in within 4 -5 days Pot : 12*12 Bag / container with 1 inch width and 1 inch height Ground : While planting on the ground, sowing should be done in 45cm spacing. Flowering : Flowering begins from 35 to 40 days after sowing. Fruiting : Within 5 to 6 days of flowering fruiting will start Pic#1: Flowering Pic#3: Full grow