Dolichos – Panthal avarai

Ladies finger or Okra, popularly known in India as ‘Bhindi ‘, is an important vegetable crop of India. It is grown throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions and also in the warmer parts of the temperate regions. Okra or Ladies Finger (Abelmoschus esculentum) plant belongs to the family Malvaceae.

The vegetable itself takes on the form of an elongated lantern as it grows. It is a fuzzy, green-colored, ribbed pod ranging from approximately 2-7 inches. It is a nutrient powerhouse and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folacin, vitamin B, and fiber.

Beans plants are more than just showy foliage with beautiful flowers, delicious pods, and plump beans. They are high in vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, and fiber, and the best part, they grow just about anywhere.

While beans can be grown on a pole or as abush, however, growing pole beans allows the gardener to maximize planting space. Planting pole beans also ensures a longer crop period and may yield up to three times as many beans as the bush varieties. Pole beans require some training onto a pole or trellis, but this makes them easier to harvest and the graceful flowering vines add dimensional interest to the vegetable garden. 

Ladies finger or Okra, popularly known in India as ‘Bhindi ‘, is an important vegetable crop of India. It is grown throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions and also in the warmer parts of the temperate regions. Okra or Ladies Finger (Abelmoschus esculentum) plant belongs to the family Malvaceae.

The vegetable itself takes on the form of an elongated lantern as it grows. It is a fuzzy, green-colored, ribbed pod ranging from approximately 2-7 inches. It is a nutrient powerhouse and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folacin, vitamin B, and fiber.