How to plant okra seeds
This article introduces how to plant okra seeds and the methods and management of okra cultivation, let's take a look together!
Okra is a nutritious and healthy vegetable. In the vegetable market and department stores, they rush to sell early, as soon as fresh vegetables are available on the market, they are sold, which is the case in rural areas. If a family's crops sell well in the market and make money, others will follow suit. Of course, some villagers plant okra mainly because of its high nutritional value and relatively simple cultivation.
In the south, planting can usually start in early April, while in the north, it is relatively later, generally from the end of April to early May. The entire growth period is about 120 days, with about 60 days from planting to fruiting. As long as this time is arranged reasonably and frost periods are avoided, it is fine. Okra is usually propagated by seeds, and the main planting method is to first raise seedlings and then transplant, which is similar to the planting method for chili seedlings. When the ground temperature reaches above 15℃, it can germinate. If you want to bring the crop to market earlier, you can use the seedling raising and transplanting method, which allows for earlier planting, often in early March. If the local temperature warms up earlier and there is not much emphasis on the market time, direct seeding can be done, and it is suitable to plant between April and June.
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Spring planting is the best time for okra. First, dry the seeds, then select full and large seeds, soak them in water for 12 hours, and then wrap them in a wet cloth and place them in an environment of 25-30℃ to germinate. Rinse with clean water every day, and when more than 60% of the seeds have germinated after three to four days, they can be planted in time. Before planting, prepare the land and apply fertilizer. Okra has a strong adaptability and can be planted in most types of soil. To ensure the yield of okra, it is best planted in deep, loose, fertile, and well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil.
In rural areas, we use farmyard manure, which can be matured farmyard manure. Before planting, level the land, make furrows, and then plant. It is best to plant in holes. First water, then plant three to four seeds in each hole and cover with about 2 cm of soil. If using seedling transplantation, plant after germination, then maintain the bed soil temperature at about 25℃, and the seedlings will emerge in four to five days. After a month, they can be transplanted, selecting strong seedlings, two per hole.
After the direct-sown okra seeds have germinated, it is necessary to cultivate the soil, remove weeds, and thin the seedlings in time. Only keep two strong seedlings in each hole, removing the small, weak, and diseased ones. At this time, it is also necessary to start topdressing. In the summer, due to frequent storms and rain, to prevent the okra plants from falling over, it is best to support them and also remove the old leaves at each node in time to facilitate light and ventilation, reducing diseases and pests. When the okra plants reach a height of about 30 cm and have 7-9 true leaves, they will start to fruit. At this time, another heavy application of fertilizer is needed to ensure sufficient nutrients during fruiting.
Coffee okra prefers warm temperatures and is native to India, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. In China, provinces such as Hunan, Hubei, and Guangdong have extensive cultivation areas. It is known as the vegetable king, with high economic and edible value.
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