What month is suitable for planting okra and when is the best time to plant it?

When to plant okra

Okra can be planted from early April to late August. If it is grown in a small greenhouse, it can be sown in March in advance. In the northern region, it is generally sown in April to May. The climate in the north is relatively cold, so a solar greenhouse is needed for seedling cultivation.

Okra harvest time

Okra will mature in about 60 days after planting, when the pods turn yellow and dry. Generally, the fruit can be harvested when the tip begins to crack. It needs to be harvested within 1-2 hours after the flowers close, and then it can be put on the market. The yield is relatively high and the economic benefits are also relatively good.

Okra planting methods and key points

1. Seeds: There are many varieties of okra, some tall and some short, so you need to use some better seeds. If you grow it indoors, you can use shorter varieties. Its seeds are harder, so they need to be germinated before planting.

2. Soil: Okra does not have very high requirements for soil. It prefers to grow in loose, fertile, well-drained and fertilizer-retaining sandy soil. You can mix garden soil, organic fertilizer and fine sand, which is more beneficial to its growth.

3. Sowing: When sowing okra, you need to dig small holes of 1-2 cm in the soil, and then scatter the seeds in the holes, about 3-5 seeds will be enough. Cover them with a layer of soil, and water them appropriately to keep them moist. Also, keep the temperature above 20 degrees.