Okra:
Okra is a vegetable that is also known as lady finger. It is green, pod-like vegetable with a
sticky texture and a sweet, earthy flavor. It is used in various cuisines, particularly in
African,Caribbean, and southern American cooking.
Varieties of okra:
There are several varieties of okra are:
Sabz pari
Pusa sawani
Arka anamika
Green wonder
Sharmili (evergreen)
Okra grow in Pakistan:
Okra is grown in several provinces of Pakistan.It is commonly cultivated in Punjab,Sindh,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and balochistan. These regions provide suitable conditions for the growth
of okra ,including warm temperature fertile soil.
Area and production:
● In Pakistan 15529 hectare area is under cultivation with the production of okra is 118986 tons
● Major okra growing cities of Pakistan are Multan, D.G Khan, Rahim yar khan, Faisalabad,
Rawalpindi,Gujranwala, Vehari, Okara, and Toba Tek Singh.
● The average share of provinces in the area and production of okra is given below:
All provinces in area and production of okra
Sr.no province Area (hectare) Production (tons)
1. Punjab 5909 67058
2. Sindh 4915 18995
3. Kpk 2083 16809
4. Baluchistan 2622 16124
Export and Import:
Pakistan exports okra (ladyfinger) to various countries around the world. Major export okra
include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,
Qatar, Bahrain, and other Middle Eastern and European countries.
Pakistan's okra imports are generally minimal compared to its exports. If there are any imports,
they might come from neighboring countries like India or Afghanistan.Additionally, imports
could come from other countries where okra is grown, such as Egypt, Nigeria, or Bangladesh.
Nevertheless, Pakistan is largely self-sufficient in okra production.
Brinjal:
It is also known as eggplant in American English and aubergine in British
English. A glossy vegetable with a bitter taste, used in various
cusines.
Varieties of brinjal:
There are several varieties of brinjal (eggplant) are cultivated, each differing in size, shape,
color, and taste. Some of the commonly grown varieties include:
Black Beauty: This variety produces large, dark purple fruits that are oval-shaped.
Round Purple: These brinjals are round and have a deep purple color.
Long Purple: This variety has elongated, slender fruits that are deep purple.
White Brinjal: These brinjals are oval-shaped and have a white or cream-colored.
Green Brinjal: These have a light green skin and can be either round or elongated.
Varieties Striped or Bicolored: Some brinjals have a distinctive striped In
Pakistan, brinjal (eggplant) is grown in several provinces.
Brinjal grow in Pakistan:
brinjal is grown in several provinces of Pakistan.It is commonly cultivated in Punjab,Sindh,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and balochistan. These regions provide suitable conditions for the growth
of brinjal ,including warm temperature,adequate moisture and well|-drained soil.Punjab is the
producer of brinjal in pakitan. Sindh also produces a significant amount of bri
Area and Production:
Total area in the country under brinjal cultivation is 8,427 hectares with a total annual production
of 84,255 tons.
Here is the recent data on the area and production of brinjal (eggplant) in Pakistan by province
for 2024:
Province Area (Hectares) Production (Tons)
Punjab 4,200 38,500
Sindh 3,000 27,000
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 1,300 12,000
Balochistan 544 5,000Total 9,044 82,500
This data reflects the most recent agricultu
