• Pusa Bhindi-5 is a high-yielding, 2016 ICAR-IARI released variety of Okra (also known as Lady's Finger) designed for high resistance to the Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV). It produces tender, dark green, 5-ridged, medium-long pods, performing best during Kharif and spring-summer seasons, offering excellent market quality and high yields.

Key Characteristics of Pusa Bhindi-5:

• Variety Name: Pusa Bhindi 5 (or Pusa-5 Okra)
• Resistance: Highly resistant to Bhindi Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV), a major cause of crop failure.
• Yield Potential: High-yielding variety, with an average yield of 18 tonnes/ha during the Kharif season.
• Pod Quality: 10–12 cm long, tender, dark green, and 5-ridged, which makes them highly marketable.
• Growing Season: Ideal for both Kharif (rainy) and spring-summer seasons.
• Origin: Developed by the  (IARI), New Delhi.
• Harvesting: It is an early-maturing variety with consistent, high-yield quality. 

Usage & Benefits:

• Disease Resistance: Highly suitable for cultivation in areas prone to Yellow Vein Mosaic virus disease.
• Market Demand: The dark green and tender nature of the pods ensures strong demand in the market.
• Commercial & Kitchen Garden: Excellent for both commercial farmers looking to increase income and home gardeners looking for healthy crop variety