Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Red Okra
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Quantity
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30 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Red Okra Seeds? — Crop Overview
Red Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) (Erra Bendakaya | Lal Bhindi | Sivappu Vendakkai) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its edible, nutrient-rich red pods. This unique variety is valued for both its kitchen use and market demand due to its attractive color and health benefits. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils.
Why Grow Desi Red Okra — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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300–500 g per plant / 80–100 quintal per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for semi rain-fed farming
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Nutrition
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Rich in fiber, iron, antioxidants, and vitamins
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Income
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High market value due to unique red pods
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil aeration
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Nutritional Value of Red Okra
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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1.9 g
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Dietary Fiber
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3.2 g
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Iron
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0.6 mg
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Vitamin C
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23 mg
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Calories
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33 kcal
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How to Grow Red Okra Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, plough to 20–25 cm depth, pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / Ridge & furrow / Containers
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Seed Rate
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2–3 seeds per pot / 8–10 kg per acre
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Spacing
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30 × 45 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — avoid waterlogging
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost preferred — suitable for natural farming
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, fruit borers — use neem oil spray
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Harvest
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45–55 days — harvest tender red pods regularly
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Sowing Calendar for Red Okra — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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August–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–December
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December–February
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Summer
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All South India
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January–March
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March–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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45–55 days after sow
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Red Okra — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Abelmoschus esculentus
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Telugu Name
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Erra Bendakaya (ఎర్ర బెండకాయ)
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Hindi Name
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Lal Bhindi
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Tamil Name
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Sivappu Vendakkai
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Kharif / Rabi / Summer
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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45–55 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Red Okra Seeds Across India
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Region/Language
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Common Name
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English
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Red Okra, Red Lady Finger
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Telugu
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Erra Bendakaya
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Hindi
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Lal Bhindi
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Tamil
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Sivappu Vendakkai
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Kannada
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Kempu Bendekayi
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Malayalam
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Chuvanna Vendakka
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Marathi
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Lal Bhendi
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Bengali
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Lal Dherosh
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Gujarati
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Lal Bhinda
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Why Buy Red Okra Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Red Okra Seeds
What is Red Okra in Telugu?
Erra Bendakaya (ఎర్ర బెండకాయ) — erra bendakaya
Desi or hybrid?
100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
Best season in Telangana?
June–August (Kharif), January–March (Summer)
Suitable for small farms?
Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
Germination rate?
85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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