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Because it can grow during the hot seasons when few other fresh garden vegetables are available, OKRA (Bhindi) is a staple summer vegetable diet. As it grows, it resembles an elongated lantern. It is a ribbed, fuzzy, green pod that can be anywhere from two to seven inches in length.It is rich in nutrients and a great source of fiber, vitamin B, folacin, vitamin C, and vitamin A.The vegetable also has high calcium, potassium, and magnesium content. Okra is a low-calorie vegetable that is free of fat and cholesterol. The vegetable grows best in soils that are fertile, well-drained, and receive direct sunlight. Since the plant grows best in soil that is between pH 6.5 and 7.5—a slightly acidic and slightly alkaline range—the plant usually doesn't care what the pH of the soil is.