Okra, also known as lady's finger, is a popular vegetable cultivated throughout India. It belongs to the Malvaceae family, closely related to hibiscus. The plant produces green, pod-like capsules with a slightly ribbed texture, ranging from 4 to 12 inches in length. Okra is prized for its mild, earthy flavor with a subtle mucilaginous texture that thickens stews and curries.
Okra, also affectionately called ladyfinger in India, is a green flowering plant native to tropical Africa and South Asia. It is a key ingredient in many global cuisines, prized for its unique flavor and versatility. India, boasting rich fertile lands and a long history of cultivating okra, is a leading producer and potential exporter of this valuable vegetable.
Okra pods, the edible part of the plant, are slender, elongated capsules with a ribbed exterior and a pointed tip. Their size can vary depending on the variety, ranging from 4-12 inches in length. The color of fresh okra pods is typically a vibrant green, although some varieties can be tinged with red or yellow. Okra's inner flesh is creamy white with a mild, earthy flavor and a slightly mucilaginous texture, often described as having a pleasant "slip" when cooked.
Indian okra cultivation flourishes in the warm and humid climate of the country. Major okra-producing states include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. The harvest season typically falls between July and September, coinciding with the monsoon rains that provide ideal growing conditions.
Varieties for Export:
India boasts a diverse range of okra varieties, each with unique characteristics suited for export:
Bhindi: The most commonly cultivated variety in India, Bhindi pods are medium-sized, tender, and have a good shelf life.
Pusa Sawani: This variety is known for its high yield and long pods that are ideal for slicing and frying.
Parbhani Kranti: This okra variety is resistant to yellow vein mosaic disease, a major concern for okra cultivation.
** Arka Anamika:** This okra variety is particularly resistant to pests and diseases, making it a good choice for export.
Tender and mildly tangy, our okra is perfect for stir-fries, curries, and deep-frying. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, it adds a unique texture and flavor to dishes, making it a popular vegetable in many cuisines.
Agan EXIM Sources exports fresh, tender, and high-quality ladyfinger (okra), known for its vibrant green color, smooth texture, and nutritional richness. Our ladyfingers are sourced from carefully cultivated farms and handpicked at peak freshness to ensure the best taste and shelf life. Rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, they are ideal for everyday cooking and food processing industries. We follow strict hygiene and quality standards in sorting and packing. With reliable cold chain logistics, we ensure safe, timely delivery to global markets with freshness intact.
Okraalso known as ladysfingers gumbo or bhindiis the most important vegetable crop of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world It belongs to the genus Abelmoschus and family Malvaceae Okra is a multipurpose crop valued for its tender and delicious pods
Product Description
The health benefits of okra include its ability to lower total cholesterol levels, improve digestive health, improve vision, boost skin health, protect infant health, prevent certain cancers, strengthen bones, improve cardiovascular health, aid the immune system, lower blood pressure, and protect heart health.
Okra is a flowering plant that is known in many parts of the world as ladiesâ?? fingers or bhindi, and is most highly prized because of its seed pods. The scientific name of this interesting plant is Abelmoschus esculentus and it is unsure where the actual beginning of this vegetable was. Contrasting research says that it could have been South Asian, West African, and Ethiopian in origin, but the jury is still out. America is the main country that calls this vegetable okra, and it has many names around the world.
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Green okra has a torpedo-shaped pod ranging in length of five to six inches when harvested mature. The pods are pale lime to lime green color, their exterior has furrowed lengthwise grooves. The skin can often be fuzzy to prickly, which can cause an allergic reaction to sensitive skin. The flesh bears a tender spongy membrane with many small white seeds. Okra is known less for its lean flavor and more for its sticky sap that creates the flesh's gelatinous texture.
PRODUCT INFO
Green Okra is a member of the mallow family along with cotton, cocoa and hibiscus. The okra plant produces broad oak-shaped leaves with bold yellow and white hibiscus-like blossoms. The fruits sprout in vertical patterns from the plant's stems. The sign of a plant flowering indicates fruits will develop quickly within 3-5 days. Young fruits must be harvested daily as the fruits are known to grow so fast you can almost see them growing in front of your eyes. One plant can produce up to 100 okra. Okra left on the stem too long will become tough and essentially unfit for use. Okra is grown for fresh-eating but it also has many other purposes. Okra plants are grown commercially for pickling and canning alone or as a canned soup ingredient, while the seeds are also harvested for making oil and in some cultures are ground and used as a coffee substitute or supplement.
USES
With okra, harvesting young tender fruits and knowledge of how to cook it are two key ingredients. Okra is historically not eaten alone, rather paired in a multitude of recipes alongside ingredients with bold, complex flavors and varying textures. Okra is most often used as a soup or stew ingredient, though its textures and flavors are truly enhanced when fried and grilled. Okra pairs well with basil, bacon, beet greens, butter, cream, garlic, ham, lemon, kale, onions, parsley, olive oil, pickled vegetables, chile peppers and peppercorns, paprika, tomatoes and turnips.
Fresh Okra / Fresh Lady Finger Okra/Frozen Okra/Organic Fresh Okra/FRESH LADY FINGER -OKRA
Specifications
Origin: Turkey
1, top quality
2, best price
3, prompt shipment
frozen okra;
2.Length:8-10cm
3.Diameter: <2cm;
4.Packing: 1*10kg/ctn;
5.Supply: all year
Frozen frozen okra features:
1.Length:8-12cm;
2.Diameter: <2cm;
3.Natual and pure okra;
4. Selected top quality material come from our owned farm and contracted farms;
5 .Advanced processing technology, without impurities, integrated shape;
6. Hygiene, microorganism and pesticide levels all meet export standards;
7. Season: June-August;
8. Store temperature: below -18;
9. Shelf life:18 months;
10. We can supply all year round;
11. Packing: 10kg/ctn or as per customer's require
Product Name :- OKRA ( LADY FINGER )
Colour : Green.
Size : 15 to 20 mm Thick and 15 to 18 cm Long.
Quality : A Grade.
Supplying Capacity : 5 to 10 tonne per week.
Packing : 4 kg Packing in Corrugated 4 ply Box Or As Per Buyer's Requirement.
Temperature : +5 Degree Celcious in Reefer Container.
Bangladesh is renowned for its high-quality agricultural produce, and okra (lady finger) is one of the finest exports. Grown in fertile soil using natural farming methods, Bangladeshi okra is known for its fresh, tender pods, vibrant green color, and rich nutritional content. Our export-grade okra is carefully hand-picked to ensure uniform size, free from blemishes, and ideal for both fresh consumption and culinary use.
Rich in vitamins A, C, and fiber, Bangladeshi okra meets strict global food safety standards. Harvested at the peak of freshness, the produce is hygienically processed, packed, and shipped in temperature-controlled conditions to maintain its quality and freshness.
At R S Enterprise, we prioritize quality, ensuring that our okra remains fresh from farm to table. We offer customizable packaging options and efficient logistics to meet buyers' needs, making us a trusted supplier in the global market.
