Attribute | Specification |
Common Name | Okra / Lady’s Finger |
Botanical Name | Abelmoschus esculentus |
Color | Bright to dark green (some varieties may be red or purple) |
Shape | Long, Tapered, Ridged Pod |
Length | 7 to 15 cm (commonly 8–12 cm) |
Diameter | 1 to 2 cm |
Weight | 5 to 15 grams per pod |
Surface Texture | Slightly fuzzy or hairy |
Interior | White spongy flesh with small, edible white seeds |
Moisture Content | High (makes it perishable) |
Flavor | Mild, Slightly Grassy or Earthy Taste |
Odor | Neutral to slightly grassy |
Edible Parts | Whole Pod |
Storage Temperature | 7–10°C (Refrigerated to extend shelf life) |
Shelf Life | 3 to 5 days (under refrigeration) |
Caliber | Small (7–9 cm), Medium (10–12 cm), Large (13–15 cm) |
Maturity | Tender when harvested young; becomes woody if overripe |