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Growth Stages and Life Cycle of a Lady Finger Plant

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  Lady finger is a flowering plant grown in tropical, subtropical, and warm regions for its edible green seed pods.  This plant thrives well in warmer climates and takes 5 to 6 days for the seeds to germinate.  The lifecycle of a lady finger plant takes 55 to 65 days from seeds to harvesting with involves the following stages. Growing stages of a ladyfinger plant  Seed The first growth stage of a lady finger is a seed; in this stage of the lifecycle, the plant is in the form of a seed. The seed of a lady finger is small, circular, green to dark green in color and smooth in texture.  One lady finger pod has a lot of seeds, approximately more than 15. The seeds can be collected from the pod for planting after the pods get ripened. For better growth, ensure that the seed that you used for planting must be green to brown in color and must be dry. Germination At this stage of the life cycle of the lady finger plant, the plant starts to germinate which means ...

SWEET WILLIAMS GROWING GUIDE

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  The majority of Sweet William plants are cultivated from seeds. Even in the garden, they can be transplanted. Because they grow bushy and compact, these plants are ideal for planting in containers and pots. Because these plants bloom in the summer and spring, the optimum time to plant them is after the last frost has passed. There are two methods for growing them here. You can either sow the seeds directly in your garden or grow them first in a pot and then move the seedlings outside. If you’re growing it outside, make sure to spread the seeds at a depth of one-eighth of an inch and cover them with a light coating of soil. Because these plants cannot resist frost, this should be done after the frost period has gone. Within 10 to 15 days of seeding, the seeds should begin to germinate. Transplant the seedlings to your outside garden once they have germinated. Sweet Williams prefers to thrive in full sun, but they may tolerate some mild shade as wel...

Some Tips and Varieties of Okra

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The Scientific name of Okra is Abelmoschus esculentus from the Malvaceae family. It has other names too such as Ladies finger or Bhindi.  This plant belongs to tropical and subtropical regions where the temperature remains warm. These are native to Asia and Africa.  Okra is a flowering plant and usually grown as a vegetable, but it can also be grown as a decorative plant that literally gives a bold statement to the outdoor space. Okra is a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fibers and carbohydrates and helps in curing diabetes as well.   Tips for growing Okra Here are some basic tips that help to get more yield from the plant and grow them healthier. Always sow your okra seeds during the evening as it will result in more healthy growth of the plants. They are basically self pollinating plants.  Regular harvesting of okra pods enhances more pod production and also prunes the lower leaves to get more yield as well.  You can check whether the vegetable i...