General Morphological Features of Ladies Finger
Ladies finger or Okra is one of the popular vegetables of India, and in more common terms, it is known as Bhindi. The growing season of ladies’ fingers is summer, and their vegetative flower is extremely beautiful and of light yellow colour. Although it may also be grown in the winters. One of the main reasons why many farmers prefer growing okra is that they need very little care and water. They need at least six hours of sunlight for their proper growth.
Botanical Name of Ladies Finger
The botanical name of the lady’s finger is Abelmoschus esculentus and is commonly known as Okara.
Classification of Ladies Finger
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Clade: Tracheophytes
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Clade: Angiosperms
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Clade: Eudicots
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Clade: Rosids
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Order: Malvales
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Family: Malvaceae
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Genus: Abelmoschus
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Species: esculentus
How to do the Harvesting of Okra?
Harvesting okra pods once they bloom must be done quickly. Pick ladies’ finger pods as soon as they are mature to encourage regrowth. Ladies’ fingers are 2 to 3 inches long when fully grown. A fresh pod will emerge if you cut the pods just above the cap. This method can be repeated throughout the season until the plant stops producing pods.
