How many times a year can okra be planted and how long is the growing period?

How many seasons can okra be planted in a year

Okra is a nutritious health vegetable suitable for fitness and health. Okra does not have very high requirements for the environment and can usually be planted twice a year in spring from April to June and summer in August .

Okra Planting Conditions

Okra likes warmth, light, and moisture, is heat-resistant and afraid of cold, and the suitable temperature for its growth is 25-30℃. Okra is a long-light plant, and it needs sufficient and long-term light to grow. Therefore, okra should be planted in sunny, ventilated and airy areas, and pay attention to the planting gaps to avoid shading each other and affecting light transmission.

Okra is drought-resistant and moisture-resistant but not waterlogged. Okra is suitable for growing in fertile, loose, well-drained loam or sandy loam. During the growing period of okra, it is necessary to water the plant in time to keep the soil moist, spray water around the plant every day to maintain the humidity in the air, and apply compound fertilizers rich in trace elements and minerals to ensure the water and nutrients needed for the growth process of okra.

Okra Harvest Time

The entire growing period of okra from sowing to maturity takes about 1-2 months. Okra planted in April-June can be harvested in July-August, and okra planted in August can be harvested in October. Due to the popularity of greenhouses, we can eat okra all year round.