Okra (Bhindi) Variety: Pusa Bhindi-5 – 

Developed by:Indian Agricultural Research Institute

General Characteristics:

• A high-yielding improved variety of okra (bhindi)
• Suitable for cultivation in both spring-summer and rainy (kharif) seasons
• Widely adapted to North Indian conditions

Plant Features:

• Plants are medium tall, erect, and well-branched
• Leaves are deep green and lobed
• Early flowering habit

Fruit (Pod) Characteristics:

• Fruits are long, slender, smooth, and dark green
• Typically 12–15 cm in length
• Tender, soft texture with good market appeal
• Low fiber content, making it suitable for consumption and transport

Maturity:

• First picking starts in about 45–50 days after sowing
• Early and continuous bearer

Yield Potential:

• Average yield: 120–150 quintals per hectare under good management practices

Resistance/Tolerance:

• Moderately tolerant to yellow vein mosaic virus (YVMV), a common okra disease

Special Features:

• Uniform fruit size and shape
• Good keeping quality
• Suitable for both local markets and long-distance transport