What are the planting time and growing conditions for okra?

Okra, also known as goat's horn bean, gumbo hemp, etc. As a vegetable that can be stir-fried or served cold, it is very popular with everyone. The market price is high, and market demand is strong. So what are the planting time for okra and the growing conditions? Below, the editor of Gengsui Tuliu Network will take you to have a look~

I. Planting time for okra

Yellow okra is planted in open fields. It is planted from April to June in the north and south, and harvested from July to October. In North China, it is generally planted from mid-to-late April to May. In the cold northern regions, greenhouses are usually used, with plastic greenhouse seedling cultivation. After early spring and late frost, they are planted in the field. It takes about 60 days from sowing to the formation of the first tender fruit, the entire harvest period lasts 60 to 70 days, and the entire growth period can reach about 120 days.

II. Growing conditions for okra

1. Soil selection

Okra is not picky about soil; it can basically survive in any soil and has wide adaptability. However, loam or sandy loam with deep soil, loose and fertile texture, and good drainage is more suitable for growth.

2. Fertilizer and water management

(1) Fertilization

In the early stage of growth, the fertilizer is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, and in the middle and late stages, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer is needed. However, if too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, the plants are prone to excessive vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting are delayed, and the fruit-setting nodes are high; if nitrogen fertilizer is insufficient, the plants grow poorly, affecting flowering and fruiting.

(2) Water

Yellow okra is drought-tolerant and moisture-tolerant, but not waterlogging-tolerant. When the soil moisture is too high during the germination period, it is easy to induce seedling wilt disease. If the fruiting bed is dry, the plants grow poorly and the quality is inferior. The soil should always be kept moist.

3. Temperature regulation

Okra likes warmth and fears cold. It has excellent heat tolerance. When the temperature is 13 degrees and the ground temperature is about 15 degrees, the seeds will germinate. However, the suitable temperature for seed germination and growth is 25 to 30 degrees. If the monthly average temperature is below 17 degrees, flowering and fruiting are affected. When the nighttime temperature is below 14 degrees, growth is slow, the plants are short, the leaves are narrow, there are fewer flowers, and more flowers drop. At a temperature of 26 to 28 degrees, flowering and fruiting occur, the fruit-setting rate is high, the fruit develops quickly, the yield is high, and the quality is good.

4. Light and illumination

Okra is particularly sensitive to light conditions and requires long hours of light and sufficient light. A plot with sufficient sunlight should be selected, ventilation and air permeability should be strengthened, and reasonable close planting should be noted to avoid mutual shading and affecting ventilation and light transmission.

Alright, the above is the planting time and growing conditions for okra brought to you by the editor of Tuliu Network. You can decide whether to plant okra according to your own environment. If you have any questions, welcome to leave a message below, or follow Tuliu Network. See you next time.