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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.

Capsicum, also known as sweet pepper, bell pepper, or Shimla Mirch is a popular vegetables grown throughout India. Bell pepper may be referred to as red pepper, yellow pepper or green pepper and is believed to have originated in Central and South America.

Capsicum is a cool season crop, but it can be grown round the year using protected structures where temperature and relative humidity (RH) can be manipulated. It is a perennial herbaceous plant which belongs to the family of Solanaceae. It has small flowers which are white or purple in color which later fruits.

Cucumber, (Cucumis sativus), is a creeping plant of the gourd family widely cultivated for its edible fruit. Cucumber is a warm season annual vine. The nutritional value of the cucumber is low, but its delicate flavour makes it popular for salads and relishes. Cucumber can be grown in frames or on trellises in greenhouses in cool climates and can be cultivated as a field crops and grown in home gardens in warmer areas.