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• It can be grown in Indian climate/weather conditions.
• Best Suitable for Terrace Gardening, Grow bag Kitchen Gardening, Terrace Gardening & Roof Top Balcony Gardening.
• Red okra can be grown the same as green okra twice a year.
• Before planting red okra seeds, they must be soaked for at least 10-12 hours; then for an hour dried in shade this enhances seed germination.
• Then they are planted keeping 25-30 cm between two plants.

Seed rate                        -          5 - 6 kg/acre

Total harvesting yield   -          50 - 60 q / acre

• The practice of cultivating red ladyfinger is increasing in India, Earlier it was cultivated only in western countries, The trend of cultivating red okra is also increasing among the farmers because its prices are higher in the market than the normal varieties of okra.
• Indian Vegetable Research Institute has also developed an Indian variety of red ladyfinger, Which has been named Kashi Lalima. Earlier European varieties were cultivated in India.
• Scientists of the Indian Vegetable Research Institute, Varanasi, have prepared it with the hard work of 8 to 10 years.
• Along with being rich in medicinal properties, red ladyfinger can also provide financial strength. While normal ladyfinger sells for Rs 20 to 30 a kg, the price of red ladyfinger ranges from Rs 200 - 250. A good income can be earned by cultivating red ladyfinger twice a year.

What are the health benefits of eating red ladyfinger?

• Anti Oxidant and Iron are found in red ladyfinger which is beneficial for health, Its taste is also different from normal bhindi, Nowadays people are taking red ladyfinger in their hands in view of health-related problems. Also, it takes less time to cook red ladyfinger.

Healthy Digestion: The main reason why you include red okra in your diet is the significant increase in your total fiber intake. The glutinous fiber found in okra helps move most of the food through your digestive system. This means that bowel movements will be more regular and gastrointestinal problems like bloating, pain, constipation, and excess gas will be reduced. Due to the presence of a lot of water in it, it prevents diarrhea. Lastly, fiber also helps in flushing out excess cholesterol from the body.

Improves Eye Vision: Red okra contains very high amounts of vitamin A and antioxidants like beta, carotene, xanthine, and lutein. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that destroy or neutralize free radicals which are a dangerous byproduct of cellular metabolism. Free radicals are responsible for damaging cells in the body, Also responsible for blindness. By including okra vegetables in your diet in more quantity, your eyesight will be sharp, as well as it will also protect against macula degeneration and cataract of the eye.

Healthy skin: Vitamin A antioxidants are able to protect skin health by promoting rapid healing, reducing scars and acne scars, and warding off wrinkles. This is because antioxidants are able to neutralize free radicals that may have damaged skin cells.

Immune system: The various antioxidant components of red okra help to fight free radicals, as well as the high amount of vitamin C that strengthens the general immune system. Vitamin C can stimulate the immune system to make more white blood cells, which can fight off other foreign pathogens and diseases that weaken the body's immune system.

Blood pressure and heart health: Okra is a good source of both vitamins and minerals, including potassium, which is an essential aspect of human health. Potassium is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance in the body as it balances sodium. Other than this, Potassium helps the blood vessels and arteries to remain relaxed, so it lowers blood pressure and also reduces stress on the cardiovascular system. That is, fibrin and arteriosclerosis will be reduced to a great extent.