Some of the famous and profitable lady finger (Okra) varieties are Pusa Makhmali, Punjab no.13, Parbhani Kranti and Arka Anamika. Growing these varieties will generate higher income.
The popular regions for growing Ladyfinger ( bhindi ) are Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. These states significantly contribute to ladyfinger production.
We can grow ladyfinger in every soil, which has proper nutrition. A soil pH range of 6 to 6.8 is ideal for ladyfinger plants, and the soil should contain organic matter.
To get the desired yield, provide two to three ploughings in the field before sowing. Make ridges if needed, as it makes the soil appropriate for lady finger cultivation.
Lady Finger Season in India
The sowing of Lady Finger Season in India is June to July, and the space between each plant should be 30 to 35 cm. Also, the depth for sowing seeds should be 2.5 cm.
The harvesting time is two months after sowing when the ladyfinger pods reach 2 to 3 inches in length. Also, the pods can be harvested daily in Lady finger crop duration.