Okra starts harvesting in 45 to 55 days after sowing. Sown in Chaitra-Baisakh for spring-summer and Asar for monsoon. Thrives in warm sunny weather (25-35°C).
Rich in soluble fiber, folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and antioxidant polyphenols. Mucilage content aids gentle digestion and helps stabilize blood sugar spikes.
High fructan content may cause gastrointestinal gas or cramps in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV), Enation Leaf Curl, Powdery Mildew, and Shoot & Fruit Borer (Earias vittella).
Apply 15-20 tons FYM/ha. NPK: 80:50:50 kg/ha. Split Nitrogen: half at sowing, 25% at 30 days, and remaining 25% at first flowering.
Harvest when crop reaches optimal market maturity and full color
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