Okra – BOND

Okra – BOND

Species: Abelmoschus esculentus

Fruit characteristics:

• Dark green pods
• Pod length: 8–10 cm
• Five-ridged fruits with uniform shape

Plant characteristics:

• Vigorous plants with profuse branching
• Short internode distance
• Plant height: approximately 5–6 feet (150–180 cm)

Maturity:

• First picking: 45–50 days after sowing

Disease tolerance:

• Tolerant to YVMV (Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus)
• Tolerant to ELCV (Enation Leaf Curl Virus)

Performance:

• Good productivity
• Strong fruit set due to vigorous branching