How to trim okra

When to prune okra

When pruning okra during the growing season, 2-3 nodes can be retained, and the rest of the branches that are not growing well can be removed. The pruned branches can be cut between May and September. As long as the temperature and humidity are suitable, they can take root in about 30 days.

How to prune okra

Okra grows very fast, so you should pay attention to the growth of okra plants when planting them, and prune and top them in time. After picking the fruit each time, you should remove the old, dead and diseased leaves on the young fruit branches in time.

1. Topping : Okra needs to be toppled when it grows to a certain height, about 1 meter long. This can prevent the plant from only growing upwards while side branches cannot grow, which is beneficial to the plant shape.

2. Growth period : During the growth period of okra, the plant grows very rapidly and has many side branches. When pruning, you can retain 2-3 nodes and remove the rest that are not growing well to concentrate the nutrient supply.

3. After the fruit is ripe : After harvesting the okra fruits, you need to remove the remaining yellow leaves and old leaves, which will also help their growth next year.

Notes on pruning okra

Okra should not be pruned on rainy days, because more bacteria will breed on rainy days, which can easily cause the wound to be infected by bacteria and affect the planting benefits.