What is the planting method for large flower okra?
For netizens to elaborate on the planting method of large flower okra and related topics about okra planting techniques and management in flower cultivation, the editor of this site will introduce to everyone next.
Okra is native to tropical regions, also known as horned beans, yellow okra, furry eggplant sheep, and foreign peppers. Okra pods come in green and red varieties, and the pods are usually the edible part, with a crisp, juicy, smooth, non-greasy texture, and unique aroma. Okra is a nutritious vegetable, and eating more okra is very beneficial to our bodies. Okra prefers warm temperatures and is afraid of cold, enjoys fertile soil, is heat-tolerant, and has very high yields. Planting okra usually involves seedlings first, then transplanting and establishing. Planting once can yield for several months. Planting ten or eight okra plants at home can provide an endless supply of fresh okra. Today, I will share with friends how to plant okra in the backyard or on the balcony. Below are the steps for planting okra:
1. Seed germination; select seeds without diseases and pests, no damage, plump, and strong. Since okra seeds have a very hard shell, we need to soak the seeds, placing them in 50℃ warm water and stirring until the temperature drops to 30℃, then remove the seeds and soak them in 30℃ clear water for 10 hours to allow the okra seeds to absorb enough water. Then wrap the seeds in a damp towel and place them in an environment of 25℃~30℃ for germination,淋洒 with 30℃ warm water once a day, and about 3 days later, the seeds will sprout white and can be sown for seedling raising immediately.
2. Seedling raising; okra seeds are generally sown in March, and can be transplanted in April. Prepare seedling trays or disposable cups at home before sowing, making several holes in the bottom of the cups, then mix some nutrient-rich soil or substrate soil (a mixture of dried soil and decomposed fertilizer in a 1:1 ratio), fill the soil into the cups, plant 1~2 seeds in each cup, and cover with 1 cm of nutrient-rich soil. Then water the bottom thoroughly until the soil is moist, and the sowing is complete. Control the temperature during the seedling stage at 25℃~30℃, and the seedlings can emerge in about 5 days. Usually, no top dressing is required during the seedling stage; water when dry. Seedlings must absorb plenty of sunlight to become strong. The seedlings can be transplanted after about 20 days.
3. Soil preparation and sunning; when planting in the backyard or on the balcony, the soil must be dried and mixed evenly with decomposed manure before being put into the flowerpots. This can kill the bacteria and pests in the soil, reducing the occurrence of diseases and pests, which is beneficial for the growth and development of okra and prevents the invasion of diseases and pests.
4. Transplanting and establishing; when lifting okra seedlings, be sure to take the roots and soil together, gently remove them from the hand, press the soil under the roots slightly, and dig a small hole in the soil. Then, plant one okra seedling in each pot, place the seedling in the small hole, cover it with soil, and press it down slightly. After transplanting, water once to moisten the soil. If planting in a garden, there may not be enough manure, so it is recommended to use chemical fertilizers as a base fertilizer. The spacing between the okra seedlings in the field is 50 cm, the row spacing is 60 cm, the trench depth is 20 cm, and the trench width is 50 cm.
5. Management; after transplanting, the management should still be based on dry and wet conditions, and no waterlogging should occur during rainy weather. About 30 days after transplanting, okra will quickly enter the initial flowering stage. Okra is self-pollinating and does not require artificial pollination. Before the initial flowering, you can apply a top dressing. For home planting, a mixture of soil manure and dung water is the best choice, applied every ten days. If planting on a large scale in the field, without enough manure, scientific compound fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium can be used, with 50 kg of fertilizer per mu. Chemical fertilizers have a more lasting effect and should be applied every 20 to 30 days, depending on the growth of the okra.
6. Harvesting; from sowing to harvesting, okra takes about 90 days. After the okra flowers fade, the pods will grow slowly and can be harvested for consumption. The okra pods can be harvested continuously, with a minimum harvesting period of over three months. The above content is about the entire process of planting okra and I hope it can help you, for reference. If you like to plant okra at home, also get started quickly and plant a few pots in your balcony or backyard, allowing you to continuously harvest and enjoy.
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