What is the best month to plant okra?

What is the best month to plant okra?

When to plant okra

Okra is generally planted in spring, summer and autumn. In most cases, okra is best planted in March and April each year, and can be planted in July at the latest. In addition, okra is generally planted and propagated by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: The climate in the south and the north is different, so the time suitable for planting okra is also different. Generally, okra is planted in January and February in spring in the south, and in March and April in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Okra can be grown in a greenhouse. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting of okra. Generally, the time for greenhouse planting of okra is from November to February in winter, and then it will be transplanted to a small place for maintenance.

Okra Origin and Planting Month

Okra is a common food ingredient and is widely grown in China. The main producing areas are generally concentrated in Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Hubei, Yunnan and Guangdong.

Hebei Okra

Hebei okra is usually planted in March or April and usually matures in May-September. The fruit of Hebei okra is woody when mature and is rich in dietary fiber.

Shandong okra

Shandong okra is planted around April and generally matures in July or August. Shandong okra has a relatively high nutritional value, a fuller peel and a good taste.

Okra varieties and planting months

There are several varieties of okra. The most common varieties include red okra, Fujian okra No. 2, okra, organic okra and coffee okra.

Red Okra

Red okra is usually planted in May and June and will mature in July-October. The capsule of red okra is horn-shaped, looks very similar to green pepper, and has fuzz on the skin.

Fujian Okra No.2

Fujian Okra No. 2 is usually planted in July and will mature in September-November. Fujian Okra No. 2 has good cold resistance, the fruit is relatively bright and not easy to age.

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