Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
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Varieties:

Green/light green fruited:
Kiran:High yielding. Light green and long fruits. Suitable for the Southern areas of the state.
Salkeerthi: Attractive light green long fruits. High yielding.

Red Fruited: Aruna:High yielding. Attractive red long fruits rich in anthocyanin.
Co-1: Pinkish red fruits

Yellow Vein Mosaic Resistant/Tolerant: Arka Anamika:Unbranched. Green fruited.
Arka Abhay:Green fruited.
Susthira:Green fruited long duration variety suitable for homesteads.
Anchitha: Suitable for Southern part of the state
Manchima: Light green fruited.Suitable for cultivation during rainy season at high altitudes.

Cultivation: Tropical and subtropical climate. It can not tolerate frost. Performs better in high rain fall areas. Stunted growth under high temperature. Prefers loose well drained rich soil.
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