What is sowing time and seed rate of okra?
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It is very to grow and use and looks great throughout the growing season due to its beautiful flowers. It's also rich in vitamin A and low in calories, which makes it a great addition to your diet.
You can start okra seeds indoors in peat pots under full light 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date.
Okra or Ladies Finger is a summer crop which requires long warm humid condition for ideal growth and best yield.
It grows best within a temperature range of 22-35°C.
In India, okra is cultivated mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa.
In north it is cultivated in rainy and spring season. In rainy season, it is sown during June-July and for spring season it is cultivated in February - March.
Seed rate: It is the number of seeds planted in a unit area (acre or hectare or sq ft or sq m) to ensure a maximum yield.
Seed rates of okra are
- For rainy season crop (June - July) - 4-6kg/acre
- Upto mid-February - 15-18 kg/acre
- In March - 4-6 kg/acre.
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