Abstract The study intends to trace the time course variations in the biochemical composition of the fruits of Abelmoschus esculentus cv. Arka Anamika, starting from anthesis to full maturity. Nine time points were selected for the study over a period of 33 days and a total of 13 parameters were observed. The total phenol, crude fibre, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid oxidase, catalase and peroxidase, showed a steady increase right from anthesis to fruit maturation. Other parameters such as total protein, carbohydrate, lipid, β carotene and mucilage content though, showed a steady increase at initial stages of development, decreased thereafter. The results of the study provide information on fruit quality at these fruit development stages
