Basanti F1

Basanti F1 produces erect plants with very good vigour and a good branching tendency.

• The leaf type is rather narrow which attracts fewer leafhoppers.
• The ideal harvesting stage for best eating quality is when pods reach a length of 15-17cm
• The pods are slender and the colour is dark green.
• The offered product is an early hybrid with good maturity.

Basanti F1: Product characteristics

• Harvesting:  48-52 days
• Plant vigour: Strong
• Shape: Slender
• Colour: Dark-green
• Length: 15-17 cm
• Diameter: 1.7-1.9 cm

Nutritional Benefits of Okra

• It has been proven that okra possesses potent antioxidant properties which can help in the management of diabetes.
• The fibre content of okra can help to improve digestion. It may also help prevent constipation.
• It helps reduce fatigue and improve the metabolic capacity of the body.
• Low cholesterol levels of okra will decrease the likelihood of heart diseases and atherosclerosis.
• Okra consumption has an anti-stress effect.

Care and watering

• Despite its reputation as a plant that will survive dry conditions, okra is hardier and produces more pods with adequate watering. An inch of water a week is optimum.
• Note that plants that grow on little water will produce tough pods and may be prone to afternoon wilt.
• Foliar fertilizer sprays are particularly effective. Liquid seaweed sprays can be applied two or three times during the season.
• Okra is also sensitive to weeds. Keep your patch well-weeded, especially when plants are young.