✅ What It Is
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Okra 535 F1 (“Indian Ocean”) is a hybrid okra variety (also known in Malay as benih bendi).
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The “200 g” pack size is for larger scale planting; smaller repack sizes like 20g and 50g are also commonly available.
🌿 Key Traits & Characteristics
From seed vendors / breeders:
| Trait | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vigor & Growth | Vigorous hybrid, high branching, narrow leaves — good for dense planting. |
| Leaf / Fruit Color | Dark green pods, visually attractive — good market appeal. |
| Tolerance | Good tolerance against pests & diseases. |
| Germination | ~ 5-8 days from sowing. |
| Harvest time | ~ 35 days after sowing. |
| Planting suitability | Can be used in both lowland and highland areas. |
📋 Usage / Planting Guide
Here are recommended practices based on vendor / seller info:
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Planting distance: ~ 20-30 cm between plants (or rows) for good density.
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Seed quantity: A 200 g pack is sufficient for a large area; fewer seeds per gram correlates with seed size / purity. Vendor mentions ~ 400-500 seeds in a 50 g pack; extrapolated to 200 g would be ~ 4× that (if seed size/purity consistent).
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Suitability: Best for dense planting (i.e. close spacing), works across various weather conditions.
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Crop management: Because of high branching and compact leaves, ensure adequate sunlight, soil fertility, and good drainage to prevent disease.