How much do you know about red ladyfinger which is more nutritious than green, know how beneficial it is
Red Ladyfinger: There are many varieties of vegetables that are surprising, one such variety is red ladyfinger. It is also known as Kashi Lalima Bhindi. know about it
Jun 05, 2022 | 10:30 am
NewsNCR Hindi | Edited By: Ankit Gupta
Jun 05, 2022 | 10:30 am
There are many varieties of vegetables that are surprising, one such variety is red ladyfinger. It is also known as Kashi Lalima Bhindi. This ladyfinger was developed a few years ago by the Indian Institute of Vegetables, Varanasi. The scientists who developed it believe that it has more nutrients than normal lady’s finger, know about it.
Scientists say, just as the color of okra is green due to chlorophyll, in the same way the color of this ladyfinger is red due to a pigment called anthocyanin. Scientists claim that red lady finger is more nutritious than green ladyfinger.
Experts who developed it claim that more antioxidants, calcium and iron are found in Kashi Lalima Bhindi. According to the report of Times of India, it has taken about 23 years for scientists to prepare it. Scientists tried to grow red ladyfinger from 1995-96.
It has more nutrients than green okra. Its price is between 100 to 500 rupees per kg. Now due to the availability of its seeds, it is also being grown in other states. Apart from Uttar Pradesh, red okra is being cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh.
Scientists say that red okra is also cultivated in the same way as green okra. Farmers of many states of the country are growing red ladyfinger and selling it between Rs 100 and 500 are earning profit.
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