Fresh Indian Okra (Lady Finger), Export-Ready
Arka Anamika
Developed by ICAR-IIHR in Bangalore. Five-ridged, medium-long, dark green pods with no spines, and genuine resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus. The spineless character matters — it means fewer rejections for skin
damage.
Arka Anamika is a high-quality okra variety developed by ICAR-IIHR in Bangalore. It produces medium-long, dark green pods with a distinctive five-ridged shape. The pods are spineless, giving them a smoother appearance and making them easier to handle during harvesting and packing.
Export specification
About our Arka Anamika
One of the variety’s major strengths is its resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus. The spineless nature is also commercially important because it helps minimise scratches and skin damage during handling. Fewer damaged pods can translate into better pack-out rates and fewer quality-related rejections.
With its attractive dark green colour, uniform pod structure and spineless character, Arka Anamika is well suited to premium fresh markets. Its combination of disease resistance and handling advantages makes it a strong choice for export-oriented production.
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Peak season
Available
Off-season
Available: All year, best October to March
Pusa A-4
A popular export selection with straight, uniform, tender pods and good resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus. Consistent size makes grading fast.
Pusa A-4 is a popular export-oriented okra selection known for its straight, uniform and tender pods. Its attractive dark green appearance and consistent shape make it a strong choice for fresh vegetable markets, particularly where presentation and uniformity are important.
Export specification
About our Pusa A-4
The variety also has good resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus, supporting more reliable production under suitable growing conditions. Its tender pods offer good eating quality, while its consistent fruit characteristics make harvesting and post-harvest handling more efficient.
Uniform sizing is one of Pusa A-4’s key commercial advantages. Consistent pods can be graded quickly with less sorting variation, helping packers maintain standardised export-quality consignments and improve overall packing efficiency.
Seasonal calendar
Peak season
Available
Off-season
Available: All year, best October to March
Parbhani Kranti
Dark green, medium-long, five-ridged, also virus resistant. A Maharashtra release with a reliable 9 to 11 tonnes per hectare yield and very uniform pods.damage.
Parbhani Kranti is a Maharashtra-developed okra variety known for its dark green, medium-long and five-ridged pods. The pods are notably uniform in size and shape, making them well suited to organised harvesting, grading and packing operations.
Export specification
About our Parbhani Kranti
The variety offers resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus and has a reliable yield potential of around 9–11 tonnes per hectare. This combination of disease resistance and dependable productivity makes it a practical choice for commercial growers seeking consistent marketable output.
Its uniform pods provide an additional advantage throughout the supply chain, particularly where standardised presentation is important. Parbhani Kranti is therefore well suited to commercial and export markets that require reliable quality, consistent sizing and dependable supply.
Seasonal calendar
Peak season
Available
Off-season
Available: All year, best October to March