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Okra is an annual herbaceous plant. The root system is developed, taprooted, and the root depth is more than 1 m; the main stem is upright, 1 to 2.5 m high, 5 cm thick, red-green, cylindrical, with short internodes at the base, and side branches, but no side branches occur from the flowering node; The leaves are palmately 5-lobed and alternate. The leaf body has hairs or bristles. The petioles are slender and hollow. The flowers are large and yellow and are borne in the leaf axils. The fruit is a capsule with a thin pointed apex, slightly curved, shaped like a goat's horn, and the fruit is 10~ long. 25cm, with a transverse diameter of 1.9-3.6cm. The tender fruit comes in two varieties: green and purple. The surface of the fruit is covered with fine white fuzz. When the fruit matures, it becomes lignified and inedible. The seeds are spherical, about the size of a mung bean,[1] light black, and have a thick skin. Covered with fine hair.

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Types and varieties Okra can be divided into round-fruited varieties and angular-shaped varieties according to the shape of the fruit; it can also be divided into long-fruited varieties and short-fruited varieties according to the length of the fruit. species; according to plant shape, it is divided into dwarf and tall species. The dwarf plant is about 1 meter high, has short internodes, small leaves, few notches, low flowering nodes, early maturity, few branches, resistance to lodging, easy harvesting, and should be planted closely. Tall species have tall plants, dark green fruits and good quality.

Okra

Okra varieties 1. Wujiao was introduced from Japan. The plant height is 1.5 to 2 meters. It has strong branching ability, with 3 to 4 branches from the base. The main and side branches bear fruit. All strong. The fruit is dark green, light green during high temperature periods, pentagonal in shape, thin and long, completely without setae. Early maturing, heat-resistant, with a harvest period of more than 130 days, and a yield of about 2,500 kilograms per 666.7 square meters, it is most suitable for cultivation in tropical areas.

2. Wufu was introduced from Taiwan Province. The plant height is 1.5~2 meters, and both main branches and side branches can bear fruit. Fruit color is emerald green, fruit surface is smooth, pentagonal, even hexagonal. Leaves finely lobed. The fifth section of the main branch begins to bear fruit. The output is about 3,000 kilograms per 666.7 square meters.

3. Five-star okra plant height is 1.5~2 meters, with cylindrical stems. Green leaves, about 10~20 cm long, dark green fruits, pentagonal shape, mainly the main stem, 5th~7th The first flower appears in the leaf axil. The fruit can grow to 10-12 cm 6-9 days after flowering. High-quality varieties are processed and exported. It takes 50-60 days from sowing to harvest, and the harvest period is 110-130 days. The yield per 666.7 square meters About 2500 kilograms. Distribution: It is native to Africa and is widely grown in Antigua and Barbados in Egypt and the Caribbean. It is one of the vegetables that people in Africa, America and Southeast Asia like to eat. Our country introduced it from India and has been planting it for about 60 years. Now there is a small amount of cultivation around cities across the country. Main uses: The tender fruit (pod) meat is tender and smooth, with a unique flavor and high nutritional value. It is comparable to ginseng (known as green ginseng in Japan and South Korea) but more suitable for daily dietary supplements than ginseng. It can be used for stir-frying, cooking, cold salad, canning, soup making and quick freezing processing, etc. The young fruit also contains a sticky substance that can aid digestion, treat gastritis and gastric ulcers, protect the liver and enhance human endurance. The young leaves are also edible. The flowers, seeds and roots are effective against malignant sores and carbuncles, and have certain anti-cancer effects. The seeds contain more potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, manganese and other minerals, and can extract oil, protein or be used as a substitute for coffee.

Americans also gave okra a more memorable name - "Plant Viagra". This magical vegetable can activate the male central nervous system and male organs, and the decisive substance is the mucus inside. Environmental requirements 1. Temperature

Okra likes warmth, is afraid of severe cold, and has strong heat resistance. When the air temperature is 13℃ and the ground temperature is about 15℃, the seeds can germinate. However, the suitable temperature for seed germination and growth is 25 to 30°C. If the monthly average temperature is lower than 17°C, it will affect flowering and fruiting; if the night temperature is lower than 14°C, the growth will be slow, the plants will be short, the leaves will be narrow, there will be less flowering, and more flowers will fall. The temperature of 26-28℃ is suitable for flowering more, high fruit setting rate, fast fruit development, high yield and good quality.

Pictures of the growth of green five-star okra

2. Moisture

Okra is resistant to drought and humidity, but not tolerant to waterlogging. Excessive soil moisture during the germination period can easily induce seedling blight. Drought during the fruiting period will result in poor plant growth and poor quality. The soil should always be kept moist.

3. Light

Okra is particularly sensitive to light conditions and requires long lighting time and sufficient lighting. You should choose a sunny plot to enhance ventilation and pay attention to reasonably dense planting to avoid mutual shading and affecting ventilation and light transmission.

4. Soil

Nutritional okra has a wide adaptability to soil, regardless of soil fertility, but loam or sandy loam with deep soil, loose fertile, and well-drained soil is more suitable. Fertilizers are mainly nitrogen in the early stages of growth, and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are needed in the middle and late stages of growth. However, if there is too much nitrogen fertilizer, the plants will easily grow leggy, flowering and fruiting will be delayed, and the fruit setting nodes will be elevated; if there is insufficient nitrogen fertilizer, the plants will grow poorly and affect flowering and fruit setting.

Characteristics of Okra: Okra likes warmth, tolerates heat and is afraid of cold. The suitable temperature for seed germination, growth and development is 25-30℃, and the optimal temperature during the flowering and fruiting period is 26-28℃. The average monthly temperature below 17℃ affects flowering and fruiting, and low night temperatures It does not grow well at 14°C; Okra likes light and requires not only long lighting time, but also a certain light intensity, sufficient light, which is beneficial to growth and development, high fruit setting rate, fast fruit development, high yield, and good quality; Okra is drought and moisture tolerant , intolerant to waterlogging, and requires sufficient water during the fruiting period to facilitate fruit development. On the contrary, the plant growth is poor and the fruit quality is poor; Okra has a wide adaptability to soil, but it is suitable for loam or sandy loam with deep, fertile and loose soil, strong water and fertility retention; Fertilizers require a complete set of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen is the main fertilizer in the early stage of growth, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are the main fertilizers in the middle and late stages of growth. Plants with too much nitrogen fertilizer are prone to leggy growth, delayed flowering and fruiting, and plants with insufficient nitrogen fertilizer will suffer from poor growth and reduced yields. Okra has a well-developed root system and strong absorptive power. The stems of okra are upright, 1 to 2.5 meters high; the leaves are palmately five-lobed, with slender petioles; they are hollow; the flowers and plants are bright in color and have ornamental value; the fruit is a capsule, like a goat's horn, 8-2 in length. 20 cm, green or red; seeds are spherical, gray-black, and weigh about 55 grams per thousand seeds. Propagation 1. Germination period

The germination period takes about 10 to 15 days from sowing to the time when two cotyledons are flattened. The seeds can germinate and emerge in 4 to 5 days after sowing at a moderate temperature of 25-30℃. Usually, it takes about 7 days for seedlings to emerge from direct seeding in the open field. Covering with plastic film can allow seedlings to emerge 2 to 4 days in advance.

2. Seedling stage

It takes about 40 to 45 days from the time when the two cotyledons are flattened to when the first flower blooms. Generally, after the cotyledons are fully expanded, the first true leaf will expand after 15 to 25 days. From then on, a true leaf will appear every 2 to 4 days, and the first and second true leaves will be round. Growth is slow in the seedling stage, especially when the ground temperature is too low.

3. Flowering and fruiting

It takes about 85 to 120 days from the beginning of flowering to the end of harvest. It takes 50 to 55 days after emergence for the first flower to bloom. The first and second flowers take slightly longer days from flowering to harvest. In the future, as the temperature increases, the harvest time shortens. Usually the first harvest can be done about 70 days after sowing. It can be harvested 4 days after flowering when the day temperature is 28-32℃ and the night temperature is 18-20℃. After flowering and bearing fruit, okra grows faster and stronger, especially under high temperatures. It grows a true leaf every 3 days in July, and takes 4 to 5 days to unfold a true leaf in September. Open field cultivation 1. Cultivation Season

Okra likes warmth and is afraid of frost. The entire growth period should be arranged in the frost-free period, and the flowering and fruiting period should be in the warm and humid season in various places. Cultivation in the open field is usually done from April to June in the north and south, and harvested from July to October. In North China, sowing is usually done from mid-to-late April to May. In cold northern regions, seedlings are commonly raised in solar greenhouses and plastic greenhouses, and then planted in fields after late frosts in early spring.

Okra field

2. Soil preparation for bordering

Okra should not be continuously cropped, nor should it be planted with fruits and vegetables to avoid the occurrence of root-knot nematodes. It is best to choose root vegetables, leafy vegetables, etc. as the first crop. The soil is preferably deep, fertile, loose, water- and fertilizer-retaining loam. After harvesting the previous crop before winter, plow deeply in a timely manner and apply 75,000 kilograms of decomposed manure and 300 kilograms of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer per hectare, mix well and rake to make a border. Two methods are commonly used for open field cultivation: one is planting in large and small rows, with large rows of 70 cm, small rows of 45 cm, a border width of 200 cm, 4 rows per border, and plant spacing of 40 cm; second, planting in double rows with narrow ridges, with a ridge width of 100 cm cm, two rows per ridge, row spacing 70 cm, plant spacing 40 cm, furrow width 50 cm. If planted in single rows on the edge of fields, roads, or rivers, the spacing between plants should be 60 centimeters, and there should be 3 plants in each hole for ventilation and light transmission, making it easy to manage.

3. Sowing and raising seedlings

(1) Live broadcast method: Okra is broadcast in multiple rows. Soak the seeds for 12 hours before sowing, and then place them at 25 to 30°C for germination. The seeds will begin to germinate after about 24 hours. Sow when 60% to 70% of the seeds "break". It is advisable to sow seeds in holes, with 3 plants per hole and a hole depth of 2 to 3 cm. In various places, sowing should be done at the right time after the last frost period, watering first, then sowing, and then covering with about 2 cm of soil. For direct seeding, 10 kilograms of seeds are used per hectare, while for seedling transplanting, about 3 kilograms of seeds are used per hectare.

(2) Seedling transplanting method: In northern areas, seedlings are sown and raised in sunny fields and solar greenhouses in early to mid-March. The bed soil is made up of 6 parts garden soil, 3 parts decomposed organic fertilizer and 1 part fine sand. Before sowing, soak the seeds to accelerate germination, level the seedbed, sow on demand with a spacing of 10 cm between rows, and cover with soil about 2 cm thick. After sowing, the bed soil temperature should be kept at 25°C, and germination will occur in 4 to 5 days. The seedling age is 30 to 40 days, and the seedlings are planted when they have 2 to 3 true leaves. It is best to use plastic pots, nutritious soil clods and other mulching and seedling cultivation measures to cultivate young and strong seedlings.

4. Field Management

Green Okra

(1) Thinning: The first thinning is when the heart is broken, and weak and weak seedlings are thinned out. Thin out the seedlings for the second time when there are 2 to 3 true leaves, and choose to keep strong seedlings. Dine the seedlings when they have 3 to 4 true leaves, leaving one plant in each hole.

(2) Cultivating, weeding and soil cultivation

After the seedlings are unearthed or planted, the temperature is low. Cultivating should be done twice continuously to increase the ground temperature and promote seedling slowing down. Strengthen cultivating before the first flower blooms so that the seedlings can squat properly to facilitate root development. After flowering and bearing fruit, the plant growth accelerates. It should be cultivated after each watering and top dressing, and the soil should be cultivated before sealing the ridges to prevent the plants from lodging.

In areas with heavy rains and windy weather in summer, it is best to use bamboo poles or branches of about 1 meter to insert near the plants to prevent lodging.

(3) Watering and fertilizing

① Watering Okra requires higher air and soil moisture during its growth period. If there is water shortage within 20 days after sowing, artificial sprinkler irrigation should be done in the morning and evening. After the seedlings are slightly larger, they can be irrigated mechanically or furrowed. The hot summer season is the peak harvest period for okra, which requires a lot of water and the surface temperature is high. Watering should be done before 9 a.m. and after sunset in the afternoon to avoid watering at high temperatures and damaging the roots. Pay attention to drainage during the rainy season to prevent dead seedlings. Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season.

②Top dressing: On the basis of applying sufficient base fertilizer, top dressing should be appropriate and nitrogen fertilizer should not be applied. The first time is to fertilize the seedlings, which is carried out after the seedlings emerge. Apply 90 to 120 kilograms of urea per hectare.

Okra (17 photos)

The second time is to add fertilizer to the seedlings. After the seedlings are established or planted, trenches are dug and the fertilizer is applied. Apply 225 to 300 kilograms of compound fertilizer per hectare. Fertilize again during the flowering and fruiting period, with 30,000 to 45,000 kilograms of human manure or 300 to 450 kilograms of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium compound fertilizer. In the middle and later stages of growth, topdress with small amounts of fertilizer several times as appropriate to prevent premature plant aging.

(4) Plant adjustment: Okra plants grow vigorously under normal conditions, with thick main and side branches and enlarged leaves, which often delay flowering and fruiting. The twisting method can be adopted, that is, the petiole is twisted into a curved shape and droops to control vegetative growth. In the middle and later stages of growth, timely removal of old leaves at each node below the harvested tender fruits can not only improve ventilation and light transmission conditions, reduce nutrient consumption, but also prevent the spread of diseases and insect pests. Those who harvest tender fruits should top them at the right time to promote the fruiting of side branches and increase early yield. Those who harvest the seeds should pick the tops in time to promote the ripening of the seeds, which will help the seeds to be plump and improve the quality of the seeds.

5. Harvesting

It takes about 60 days from sowing to the formation of the first tender fruit. In the future, the entire harvest period will last 60 to 70 days, and the full growth period will last about 120 days, or even longer. The standard for picking commercial fresh okra fruits is that the fruit is 8 to 10 centimeters long, the fruit is bright green in appearance, and the seeds inside the fruit are not aged. If it is not harvested in time, the meat quality will age, the fiber will increase, and the edible value of the commodity will be greatly reduced. Generally, after the first fruit is harvested, it is harvested every 2 to 4 days in the initial stage. As the temperature rises, the harvesting interval shortens. During the peak fruiting period in August, harvest is done every day or every other day. After September, when the temperature drops, harvesting takes place every 3 to 4 days. It is advisable to use scissors and put on gloves when harvesting to prevent the bristles or thorns on the stems, leaves, and fruits from piercing the skin and causing unbearable itching. At this time, washing with soapy water or lightly roasting on the fire can reduce the pain and itching. Tender fruits are usually harvested 4 days after the flowers fade, for the best quality. The yield per mu is mostly around 1,500 to 3,000 kilograms.

6． Reasonable seed saving of okra

For seed saving, you should choose the middle and upper fruit pods of strong plants. When the fruit pods turn from green to yellow, then from yellow to brown and cracks appear, it indicates that the seeds in the pods are mature. The seeds can be cut off from the pods and dried in the sun to be used for cultivation in the next season.

7. Pest and disease control

Viruses are mainly viral diseases. This disease is spread by aphids, and aphids should be prevented and controlled in time. In the early stages of plant disease, 500 to 800 times of virus A or 100 times of 83-resistance agent can be sprayed on the leaves to control the disease, once every 5 to 7 days, and sprayed 3 to 4 times in a row.

Pest pests are mainly aphids and ants. You can use 50% pirimicarb or aphid mist wettable powder 2000 to 2500 times liquid; or 40% dimethoate EC 1000 times liquid for spray control.

Okra Cultivation Benefit Analysis Okra Market Prospects

Okra has high nutritional and health value, and each part contains hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin. Tender fruits are rich in protein, free amino acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, phosphorus, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese and other mineral elements, as well as viscous substances composed of pectin and polysaccharides. It has health-care functions such as promoting gastrointestinal motility and preventing constipation, and can enhance the body's endurance; in addition, it is low in fat and sugar, and can be used as a weight loss food; because it contains trace elements such as zinc and selenium, it can enhance the body's anti-cancer ability; rich in Contains vitamin C, which can prevent cardiovascular diseases and improve immunity. The flowers, seeds, and roots of okra can be used as medicine, and are effective in treating malignant sores and carbuncles. The seeds can be used as a coffee substitute after being roasted and ground. With the improvement of living standards, okra, a new type of health vegetable with high nutritional value, will inevitably be gradually recognized.

Okra profit analysis

The growth period of okra is 7 months. It can be intercropped with the toon tree. That is, after the toon tree is moved out in April, the okra can be transplanted in. This can save money. Go to the cost of building a greenhouse. The cost is calculated based on rebuilding the greenhouse.

◆Investment

Greenhouse construction cost: It costs about 13,000 yuan under the current price level. It can be used for 6 to 8 years under normal circumstances. Calculated based on the 6-year use period, it will be depreciated approximately every year. 2167 yuan.

Contracting land fees: Contracting fees vary from place to place, and are calculated based on 1,000 yuan.

Seed cost: about 100 yuan.

Fertilizer cost: only 500 to 800 yuan per mu of land, calculated here as 800 yuan.

Utilities and electricity costs: 200 yuan.

Labor cost: about 3,000 yuan. Farmers develop small-scale cultivation by themselves, regardless of labor costs.

Input*** total: 7267 yuan

◆Output

The yield of okra per mu is 2200 to 2500 kilograms, and the selling price is 15 yuan/kg. Based on an output of 2,200 kilograms per mu, the income per mu can reach 33,000 yuan.

◆Income

22,000 yuan - 7,267 yuan = 25,733 yuan.

Okra planting suggestions

1. For land preparation and fertilization, select a loam or clay soil plot with a deep tillage layer, fertile soil, good light exposure, and easy drainage and irrigation. Plow 20 to 30 cm deep before sowing. Apply enough base fertilizer, about 3,000 kilograms of decomposed organic fertilizer, 15 to 20 kilograms of diammonium phosphate, 100 to 150 kilograms of plant ash or 15 kilograms of potassium sulfate per acre. In rainy areas in the south, the ground should be made into high borders with a width of 1.2 meters, and drainage ditches 40 centimeters should be opened between the borders. Okra is usually sown in early to mid-March. It grows slowly in the early stage. Harvesting begins in June and ends in October. It can be intercropped with vegetables or crops with short growth periods.

2. Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water at 20-25℃ for 12 hours, and then germinate at 25-30℃ for 48 hours. When half of the seeds are white, they can be sown in the prepared soil border. The row spacing is 40 cm, (two rows are sown on a 1.2-meter-wide border, and the seeds are sown in holes with a spacing of 10 to 15 cm between plants) at a depth of 2 to 3 cm. First, pour enough water, sow 2 to 3 seeds in each hole, and cover with soil. You can also use seedling trays to raise seedlings in seedbeds and transplant them. Plant 5,800 to 6,000 holes per acre, and use about 1 kilogram of seed.

3. Field management: Carry out the first thinning when the first true leaf expands. When 2 to 3 true leaves expand, the seedlings are planted. Leave one strong seedling in each hole. After the seedlings are planted, they should be cultivated and weeded in time. In order to increase the ground temperature and protect the moisture, we should frequently cultivate and weed in the future, and cultivate the soil to prevent the plants from lodging. Okra is a moisture-tolerant plant. The plant is tall and needs a lot of water. It should be watered once after emergence and establishment. Watering should be done frequently during the flowering and fruit-setting period to keep the soil moist, especially in July to August, when the high temperature weather is the peak time for fruit picking. During this period, you should ensure adequate moisture. However, when there is too much rain during the rainy season, water should be drained in time to avoid waterlogging. In addition, urea should be applied three times in combination with watering during the seedling, fruiting and fruiting stages, with 15 kilograms or 500 to 600 kilograms of human excrement per mu to promote high yields.

4. Harvesting and pest control. When the fruit grows to more than 5 cm, it can be harvested and put on the market. Generally, 1,000 kilograms of tender fruits of 5 to 7 cm can be harvested per acre, and tender fruits of 7 to 10 cm can be harvested. 1500kg. Okra has fewer pests and diseases. If diseased seedlings are found, they should be removed from the field and buried deep to prevent aphids from spreading the virus. Occasionally, pests include aphids, bollworms, bridge bugs and cutworms. To control aphids and borers, 2.5% dichlorvos 3,000 times liquid can be sprayed, or 80% dichlorvos emulsion 2,500 times liquid can be sprayed; to control cutworms, 80% dichlorvos 1,500 times liquid, or 90% dichlorvos emulsion can be sprayed around the rhizosphere. 500 times of insecticide solution, poisonous to kill larvae.

5. When saving okra seeds, you should choose the middle and upper fruit pods of strong plants. When the fruit pods turn from green to yellow, then from yellow to brown and cracks appear, it means that the seeds in the pods are mature. , at this time, the fruit pods can be cut off and the seeds can be dried and left for cultivation in the next season.

Risk tips for planting okra

1. The growth period of okra is about half a year, and it is suitable for intercropping with toon in greenhouses or autumn and winter vegetables. In the early stage (March to May), it can be intercropped within the row spacing. Leafy vegetables such as baby greens should be used to improve land efficiency, and intercropping of leafy vegetables should be eliminated in early June.

2. Okra is a rare vegetable, so be sure to check the market before introducing it. The area should be developed from small to large according to market conditions

Storage and processing 1. Short-term storage

Preserved okra can be stored in a cold storage at 0 to 5°C for 7 days. However, it can only be stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. In hot summer, the temperature is high, water evaporates quickly, and the fruit surface

Frozen okra

is prone to leather aging. Therefore, they should be harvested early in the morning, cut off the fruit stems, put the tender fruits into fresh-keeping bags or plastic boxes, carefully put them into cartons or wooden boxes, and quickly send them to 0-5℃ cold storage for pre-cooling before shipment. The best time for pre-cooling is 18 to 24 hours.

2． Quick-freezing technology

Use quick-freezing method to keep okra fruits refrigerated (-18℃), and study its impact on the main quality of the fruit and its storage and preservation period. The results show that after blanching, okra is quickly frozen and kept fresh for up to 9 months. Among them, the blanching time of 0.5 to 1 minute has a significant effect. First, soak the fruit in 20% CaCl solution for 20 minutes, and then quickly freeze it after blanching, which can better maintain the color and crispness of the product. Use the quick-freezing method to keep okra fruits refrigerated (-18°C) to study their freshness. Effects on the main quality of fruits and their storage and shelf life. The results show that after blanching, okra is quickly frozen and kept fresh for up to 9 months. Among them, the blanching time of 0.5 to 1 minute has a significant effect. First, soak the fruit in 20% CaCl solution for 20 minutes, then blanch it and then quickly freeze it, which can better maintain the color and crispness of the product. After quick freezing, the fruit is vacuum packed to minimize nutrient loss during storage.

3. Preservation after harvesting

Tender pods have strong respiration and are prone to yellowing and aging after harvesting. If it cannot be eaten or processed in time, attention should be paid to keeping it fresh.

That is, put the tender pods into plastic bags, place them in flowing cold water at 4 to 5°C, cool them to about 10°C in 10 minutes, and then store them in an environment of 7 to 10°C, maintaining a relative humidity of 95%, and can keep them fresh for 7 to 10 days. sky. For tender fruits that are exported to other places, the stems must be cut off in the morning, put into fresh-keeping bags or plastic boxes, then gently put into cartons or wooden boxes, and sent to 0-5℃ cold storage as soon as possible for pre-cooling before shipment. If the tender pods become dark, wilted and turn yellow, they should be disposed of immediately and should not be stored any longer.

4. Processing and eating methods

Okra can be eaten in a variety of ways. It can be eaten cold, stir-fried, deep-fried, or in soup. The main methods of use are as follows:

(1) Gently cut off the fruit base and put it in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, take it out, rinse it quickly with cold water, cut it into thin strips, and add various seasonings. Material preparation.

(2) Stir-fried food: Remove the stems and put them into boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove the water and cut into 1 cm thick slices for later use. Take lean pork slices, stir-fry in a pan, then add okra slices, stir-fry over high heat, add seasonings, remove from the pan and serve.

(3) Frying: Take an appropriate amount of flour, add 1 egg, water until it becomes a paste, and season appropriately. Coat the okra with the stems removed in batter, deep-fry it in oil until it turns a creamy color, put it on a plate, and dip it in seasonings before serving.

(4) Soups are divided into flower soup (also divided into flower soup and dried flowers), tender pod soup and root soup. It can be made into instant soup with fresh meat and eggs. The dried flowers and roots can be made into Laohuoji separately. Soup.

5.. Deep processing trend

(1) Dried flowers can be developed into health-care scented tea because they are rich in plant flavonoids (ranked first among flower species discovered so far) and other nutrients It is very helpful to the human body's kidneys, liver, stomach, skin and many other aspects. It is currently being mass-produced by Shenzhen Kuirui Biotechnology and Guangxi Liancui Agricultural Technology.

(2) Tender pod extract can be filled into soft (or hard) capsules. It is currently the best plant to nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang. It is very popular among trial users due to its cool nature and balanced tonifying properties.

(3) Mature seeds can be developed into main ingredients or ingredients for many nutritional foods, especially coffee substitutes, milk powder companions, and milk powder ingredients.

Kidney-tonifying grass, also known as "kidney-tonifying grass", is an herbaceous annual plant of the Malvaceae family. It likes light, likes temperature, is heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and humidity-tolerant, but is intolerant to waterlogging and frost. The kidney-tonifying vegetables have a tap root system, which is relatively developed, and the stems grow upright. The soil requirements are not strict, and it can adapt to black soil, sandy loam, red clay, and any pH ratio. With sufficient water and fertilizer, it can grow to more than two meters. There are hairs on the hypocotyls at the seedling stage, which disappear after lignification. The stems are green, the base internode is short, lateral branches often occur between the leaf axils, and the upper internode is longer, and no lateral branches occur. The leaves are alternate, palm-shaped and five-lobed, with irregular tooth-shaped edges, slender and hollow petioles, large leaves at the lower part of the main stem, male and female flowers, single petals, light yellow, and dark purple centers. The plant blooms and bears fruit from bottom to top. The fruit is in the shape of a capsule with five edges, a tapered top and a length of about 23 cm. The capsule turns from green to yellow and turns brown when mature. The seeds are nearly spherical, gray brown, 15 to 18 grains per gram. It takes 50 days from sowing to harvesting. Its seedlings, leaves, buds, flowers, fruits, and seeds are all edible. The mature seeds can extract special edible and medicinal oils, and the roots can be used medicinally. It can be said that the whole body is full of treasures.

Comprehensive utilization and market prospects Okra is a new type of health-care vegetable with high nutritional value and has high development and utilization value and potential. As people pursue a healthy life, okra, a new vegetable, will inevitably be accepted and recognized by more and more people. This article mainly introduces the research overview and application progress of okra in recent years.

Keywords: Okra; health; viscous glycoprotein; pectin 1 Vegetables and health

As an important part of human dietary structure, plant foods play an increasingly important role in health. come to receive more and more attention.

Vegetables are an important part of the human diet. They are low in fat, low in calories, high in carbohydrates, contain fiber, and provide important micronutrients. The consumption of vegetables reduces the intake of fat in the daily diet, which can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease [1]. Adults should choose low-fat foods. Relevant departments recommend that a healthy adult’s fat intake should be less than 30% of the total daily energy intake. Eating some dark-colored vegetables is more beneficial to people's health. Other studies have shown that the color of vegetables has a great relationship with nutritional value. Green vegetables are better than yellow, red vegetables and colorless vegetables in consumption. With the improvement of people's living standards, the nutrition and functionality of vegetables have attracted increasing attention and attention, and people have higher and higher requirements for the quality of vegetable products. Planting and cultivating vegetables according to market demand has also become a new development trend in the current vegetable planting industry. Some new types of vegetables are deeply loved by consumers because of their unique flavor and nutrition, and their market demand is also expanding. 2 New healthy vegetables: Okra (Abelmoschusesculentus) is also known as okra and lady's finger. Judging from the color of the fruit pods alone, they can be divided into two types: red and green. Because the green-green varieties have better meat quality, are highly edible and ornamental, they are quite popular; on the contrary, the purple-red varieties have poor meat quality and are not suitable for use from an edible perspective. Generally, okra is 5-10cm in length and is slender like a human finger. It is also known as "woman's finger" in India, Europe and other places [2].

The United States, Britain, France, Japan and other countries have included it in the list of the best green foods in the new century; the Americans also gave it a more memorable name - "Plant Viagra"; the Japanese call it "green" "Ginseng"; it has also been designated as the vegetable of choice for athletes in many countries, which shows that it is a new health-care vegetable with high nutritional value. 2.1 Nutritional components of okra Each part of okra contains hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin. Tender fruits are rich in protein, free amino acids, VC, VA, VE and mineral elements such as phosphorus, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese and viscous substances composed of pectin and polysaccharides. Each 100g of tender fruit contains 2.5g of protein, 0.1g of fat, 2.7g of carbohydrate, 3.9g of crude fiber, 10.2mg of vitamin B, 20.06mg of vitamin B, 44mg of vitamin C, 1.03mg of vitamin E, 2.0mg of vitamin PPl.0mg, and 660mg of vitamin A. Unit, mineral nutrients potassium 95mg, calcium 45mg, phosphorus 65mg, magnesium 29mg[3]. The content of each ingredient will also vary depending on the variety.

The nutritional and health care value of okra is very high. For example, the vitamin A in okra can effectively protect the retina, ensure good vision, and prevent the occurrence of cataracts; the viscous substances composed of pectin and polysaccharides are harmful to the human body. It has health-care functions such as promoting gastrointestinal motility and preventing constipation. Eating more in an appropriate amount can enhance sexual function and enhance human endurance. In addition, okra is low in fat and sugar and can be used as a weight loss food. Because it contains trace elements such as zinc and selenium, it can Enhance the body's ability to prevent and fight cancer; it is rich in vitamin C, which can prevent cardiovascular diseases and improve immunity. In addition, the combination of rich vitamin C and soluble fiber (pectin) has a certain mild protective effect on the skin. It can replace some chemical skin care products; soluble fiber can also promote the excretion of organic substances in the body. , reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body and lower cholesterol levels.