Abelmoschus esculentus
Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
80 - 100 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.8 - 6.8
Temperature
16°C - 40°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) also known as ladies' fingers is cultivated around the world throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. It is valued for its seed pods, edible when picked young. Dry fruit skin and fibres are used in manufacture of paper, card board and fibres. Root and stem are used for clearing cane juice for preparation of jaggery.
The land should be well-plowed and have had manure well-incorporated. Okra requires moderate quantities of water that should preferably be delivered through drip irrigation at regular intervals. Weed management is also crucial for okra cultivation as it has a long harvesting period which can be impacted by weed growth. Crop rotation can help to minimize the incidence of pests and diseases.
Okra can be grown in a wide range of soils. It grows best in loose, friable, well-drained sandy loam soils rich in organic matter. It can also produce good yields in heavy soils so long as there is good drainage. An optimum pH for this plant ranges from 6.0-6.8. Alkaline, saline soils and soils with poor drainage are not good for this crop.
Okra is one of the most heat- and drought-tolerant vegetables in the world; once established, it can survive severe drought conditions. However, Okra grows best in warm and humid conditions, with a temperature range of 24-27°C.
Abelmoschus esculentus
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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) also known as ladies' fingers is cultivated around the world throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. It is valued for its seed pods, edible when picked young. Dry fruit skin and fibres are used in manufacture of paper, card board and fibres. Root and stem are used for clearing cane juice for preparation of jaggery.
Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
80 - 100 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.8 - 6.8
Temperature
16°C - 40°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
The land should be well-plowed and have had manure well-incorporated. Okra requires moderate quantities of water that should preferably be delivered through drip irrigation at regular intervals. Weed management is also crucial for okra cultivation as it has a long harvesting period which can be impacted by weed growth. Crop rotation can help to minimize the incidence of pests and diseases.
Okra can be grown in a wide range of soils. It grows best in loose, friable, well-drained sandy loam soils rich in organic matter. It can also produce good yields in heavy soils so long as there is good drainage. An optimum pH for this plant ranges from 6.0-6.8. Alkaline, saline soils and soils with poor drainage are not good for this crop.
Okra is one of the most heat- and drought-tolerant vegetables in the world; once established, it can survive severe drought conditions. However, Okra grows best in warm and humid conditions, with a temperature range of 24-27°C.