Okra Varieties

Pusa Makhmali: Released by IARI, New Delhi. Variety produces light green fruits. Highly susceptible to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Punjab no. 13: Released by PAU, Ludhiana. Suitable for cultivating in spring-summer season. Fruits are light green, 5-ridged and of medium length. Susceptible to mosaic.

Punjab Padmini: Released by PA, Ludhiana. Fruits are quick growing, dark green, hairy, 5-ridged and remain tender for a longer period. Matures within 55-60 days after sowing. Tolerant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Pusa Sawani: Released by IARI, New Delhi. It is suitable for cultivating in spring, summer and rainy season. Fruits are dark green, smooth with 5 ridges and about 10-12 cm long at the marketable stage. Crop matures within 50 days from sowing. Average yield is 12-15 t/ha. Susceptible to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Parbhani Kranti: Released from MKV, Parbhani in Maharashtra. Fruits are medium-long with tender smooth surface at marketable stage. Fruits have a good keeping quality. Average yield is 8.5-11.5 t/ha in 120 days. Tolerant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Arka Anamika: Released from IIHR, Bangalore. Fruits are borne in two flushes. During first flush, the fruits are borne on the main stem 45-50 days after sowing. During second flush, the fruits are borne on short branches,which sprout from the middle portion of the main stem. Fruits are spineless with 5-6 ridges, delicate aroma and good keeping quality. Resistant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV). Average yield is 20 t/ha in 130 days.