Description

General Information

Okra, scientifically known as Abelmoschus esculentus, is the only vegetable crop of significance in the Malvaceae family and is very popular in the Indo-Pak subcontinent.

Okra is mostly referred to as an edible seed pod of the plant, it has low calories and high dietary fibre content. It contains vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B and calcium. It is usually four to ten inches in length—except in the dwarf varieties. The okra plant has heart-shaped leaves and the flowers are yellow with a crimson centre.

Okra is ranked number one in its consumption in India, its original home in Ethiopia and Sudan and the northeastern African countries. It is known as a healthy ingredient to prepare soups and stews, these soups and stews include stewed okra, fried okra, and more.

Production: It is available all year round.