Does okra like shade or sun? What are okra's requirements for light?

1. Do you prefer shade or sun?

Okra is a light-loving plant and mostly grows in sunny places. When planting this plant, you should generally choose a place with sufficient light, and pay attention to the planting density. Too dense a planting will affect light transmission and be detrimental to the growth of the plant. If the environment is too dark, it will not be able to carry out photosynthesis, making it difficult to accumulate nutrients. It will also affect the flowering of the plant, thereby reducing its yield.

2. Lighting requirements

Okra has high requirements for light and needs to be exposed to light for a long time every day. If planted in the ground, it is usually planted in a sunny place where it can easily get enough light. If planted in a greenhouse, supplementary lighting is needed. If you plant it at home, you should place it on the balcony to let it get more sun. If the light exposure time is not enough, not only will the plant grow poorly, but the yield will also be reduced.

3. How to produce high yield

1. The temperature should be high: Okra is suitable for growing in warm places and is very resistant to high temperatures, but is more afraid of cold, so the temperature should be high rather than low. The seeds can only germinate when the temperature is above 15℃, and the growth rate is faster when it reaches 25-30℃. If the temperature is lower than 17℃ during the growing period, it will affect flowering and fruiting, resulting in reduced yield.

2. Control watering: Okra is not tolerant to waterlogging, so be sure to control watering. If there is too much water and humidity, the plant will be prone to various diseases such as damping-off disease. In general, keep the soil moist, but not too wet. The fruiting period should not be too dry, and insufficient water will also affect the quality of the fruit. In addition, drainage work should be done well during the rainy season.

3. Suitable soil: Okra has a strong adaptability to soil, but it grows faster in loose and fertile soil. Therefore, before planting, you can first deep plow and apply enough base fertilizer, which can also provide sufficient nutrients for plant growth.