Okra (abelmoschus esculentus) Physical properties of okra crop :- The roots and stems of okra are used for clarification of sugarcane juice, from which gur or brown sugar is prepared. Its ripe seeds are roasted, grind and used as a substitute for coffee in some countries. Mature fruits and stems containing crude fibre are used in paper industries for making papers. Seeds of the okra is also used for edible oil extraction. Oil content of the seed is about 40%. Okra are good source of vitamins, calcium, potassium, and other minerals. Such as phosphorus, sodium, sulphur, calcium, iron, potassium, magnisium, copper, vitamin c, oxalic acid etc. Okra plant has a deep taproot system. Okra is mainly propagated by seeds and has duration of 90 - 100 days. Flowering is continuous after 30 - 45 days of sowing. Okra requires a long, warm and humid growing period. It is sensitive to frost and extremely low temperature. For normal growth and development it requires 24 degree celcius to 28 degree celc...