CONDOR TRADING AGENCY

Okra

Common Name	Okra, Lady's Finger
Botanical Name	Abelmoschus esculentus
Family	Malvaceae
Plant Type	Annual vegetable
Plant Height	3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters)
Leaf Size	Large, palmate leaves, 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm) in length
Fruit Size	Pod-shaped, 3 to 10 inches (7 to 25 cm) in length
Fruit Color	Green (some varieties may be red or purple)
Fruit Shape	Cylindrical with a tapering end, usually ribbed
Seed Color	Brownish, round seeds
Seed Size	Small, about 0.2 to 0.25 inches (5 to 6 mm) in diameter
Stem Characteristics	Sturdy, hairy stem with occasional branching
Flower Color	Yellow with a reddish or purple center
Root Type	Taproot system
Growth Habit	Upright, bushy
Climate	Warm, tropical to subtropical regions
Temperature Range	Optimal growth at 70-95°F (21-35°C)
Soil Preference	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil, pH 6.0-6.8
Water Requirement	Moderate, regular watering needed
Sunlight Requirement	Full sun (6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day)
Maturity Period	50 to 60 days from planting
Harvesting Method	Hand-picked when pods are young and tender