Okra-Komal

Komal is an open pollenated variety of Okra or Abelmoschus esculentus. Dark green, tender fruits 8-10 cm long, with excellent keeping qualities. Highly tolerant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) and powder mildew disease. Maturity is in 48 days after sowing. Will continue producing for 4 months. OP variety, non-treated seed

Latin Name: Abelmoschus esculentus

Planting Guidance: We recommend soaking the seed in warm water overnight before sowing 1/4 in deep. Plants are straight growing 175-190 cm. tall. Plants have short internodes. Fruits have 5 ridges. Highly tolerant to virus. Yield is 20-30% higher than other varieties. Okra is a sun-loving, heat-loving vegetable growing best in southern climates. Optimal soil condition is a well-draining, light sandy to medium loam, high in organic matter with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. germination temperature is 75-90°F.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 35-45 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Treated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Bhindi

Marathi Name: Bhendi

Gujrati Name: Bhinda ભીંડા

Kannada Name: bendekai ಬೆಂಡೇಕಾಯಿ

Telugu Name: Bendakaaya

Tamil Name: Vendakkai

Bengali Name: Dherash

Malayalam Name: Vendeka