Okra planting method and time

Okra planting time

Okra can be planted in spring from March to May. Before planting, soak the okra seeds for 12 hours, then germinate them. After germination, move them to the prepared sandy soil and plant them in double rows.

The best time to plant okra in summer is at the end of June. During the planting process, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light time and reasonable fork pruning. The okra can be harvested after it is mature.

Okra can be planted in late September and early October in autumn. Its growth is particularly sensitive to light conditions and requires long and sufficient light. Special attention should be paid to it during the planting process. It is also necessary to pay attention to the soil when planting. It is best to choose sandy soil with a pH value of 7.2-8.5.

It is recommended to plant okra in winter between the end of November and the beginning of December. The weather is cold and the temperature is low in winter, so you need to pay attention to sunlight exposure, and the average daily sunlight should not be less than eight hours.

Okra planting method

1. Land preparation and fertilization: Okra is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Deep plowing should be done in autumn and winter, with a depth of about 30 cm, to further loosen the soil. Okra requires more fertilizer, so you can spread decomposed manure and compound fertilizer in advance, spread them on the ground before land preparation, and mix them with the soil.

2. Sowing at the right time: Okra can be sown directly or transplanted. It is usually sown in mid-May and can be transplanted in June. It can be harvested in large quantities after it matures in August.

3. Thinning and inter-cultivation: When okra grows 2-3 true leaves, the diseased, weak and small seedlings can be thinned out. After the seedlings emerge from the soil, weeding should be done in time to reduce nutrient loss. This should be done every 10-15 days or so. Inter-cultivation should be done before closing the ridges to prevent the plants from falling over.

4. Fertilizer and water management: Okra likes a humid environment. The soil needs to be kept moist during the growth period, and the air humidity should also be higher. Especially during the flowering and fruiting period, sufficient water is needed. Okra has a long growth and harvesting period, with a growth cycle of about 100 days. In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, appropriate topdressing should be applied, and attention should be paid to the principle of frequent application of thin fertilizers.

5. Set up a frame and pick leaves: When okra grows to a certain stage, a frame needs to be built to prevent it from falling over. Bamboo poles or branches can be inserted next to the roots of the plant. Fertilization should be controlled in the early growth stage to prevent the branches and leaves from growing too long. Old leaves should be removed in time in the middle and late stages. Those left for seed fruits should be topped in time to improve the seed quality.