Expert Advisory Details

Expert advice on Okra farming

The information about Okra farming is given below

• Prepare the field and apply 40 kg urea per acre in bands kept 45 cm apart from East to West. 
• Prepare ridges and apply irrigation. 
• Dibble seeds at a spacing of 15cm on ridges 45 cm apart. 
• Sowing on ridges ensure quick germination and better stand of the crop. 
• Varieties recommended for sowing in this season are Punjab Suhawani, Punjab Padmini, Punjab-7 and Punjab-8. 
• Use 15-18kg seed per acre, since germination is low in this period.