These Okra plants are about two month old, around half meter tall. Okra plants flower early, which means the yield also is early. They don't need much care as long as moisture is available however if any pests are found spray a mixture of tamarind-salt-water. The pest repellent must be sprayed on buds, flowers and tender okra during dry weather.
A closer look at the plants, starting with the leaves. The leaves have a leathery feel but they also have soft thorns. The stems also are covered in soft thorns which probably deters parasite attacks.
Here's a pair of buds. Normally they grow in singles or pairs.
A bud partially opened exposing the developing petals.
A fully developed flower, always light yellow with a touch of dark red at the base.
Front view of the flower. The inner base is fully red. The five sided pit indicates the end result.. five sided Okra of the same size. The flower undergoes pollination and eventually folds in as it develops into okra.
Pictures of young, still growing okras.
An almost ready to harvest okra.
Three month old okra plants stood between four to five feet. They keep growing through their life and once they are seven feet tall their life comes to an end.
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