Expert Advisory Details

Expert advice on Okra farming in Month of March

The information about Okra farming in March Month is given below

• Sow Pb-8/Punjab Suhawani varieties in this season.
• Apply 40 kg urea per acre in bands and prepare ridges 45 cm apart from East to West.
• Soak 8 to 10 kg seed in water over night.
• Dibble 4 to 5 seeds per hill on the southern slope of ridges keeping hill at 15 cm spacing.
• Apply light irrigation after 10 to 12 days depending upon soil & climatic conditions.
• Spray one litre Stomp 30 EC/acre as pre-emergence to control weeds next day after sowing.