Purvi Hybrid Bhindi (Okra)
High-yield hybrid okra suitable for monsoon, winter and summer sowings. Performs best on sandy loam soils rich in organic matter with good drainage.
Key Features
- Suited to multiple sowing windows (monsoon, winter, summer)
- Harvest begins around 45–60 days from sowing
- Benefits from well-drained sandy loam soils
- Recommended interculture and vector control reduce losses
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Sandy loam soil rich in organic matter with proper drainage is ideal. Prepare the field well; ensure water drainage in monsoon.
Yield Estimates
Yield varies by season and management. Follow recommended spacing, irrigation and nutrient schedule for best results.
Packaging & Usage
Seed rate: 4–6 kg/ha for line sowing; 8–10 kg/ha for broadcasting.
Key Points
Key Points
- Suited to multiple sowing windows (monsoon, winter, summer)
- Harvest begins around 45–60 days from sowing
- Benefits from well-drained sandy loam soils
- Recommended interculture and vector control reduce losses
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Sandy loam soils enriched with organic matter and having good drainage are ideal for okra.
Water & Irrigation
First irrigation immediately after sowing. For summer crops irrigate every 5–8 days; for winter crops every 10–12 days.
Sowing
Preparation
Plough 2–3 times to a fine tilth. During monsoon, ensure effective water drainage.
Sowing Depth
Sow at 2–3 cm depth for good emergence.
Spacing
Monsoon: 60 × 30 cm; Summer: 45 × 20 cm.
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing in rows
- •Behind-plough placement in furrows
- •Raised beds/slopes during monsoon
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
4–6 kg/ha for line sowing; 8–10 kg/ha for broadcasting
Harvesting
Start picking 45–60 days after sowing depending on variety. Harvest pods by snapping the pedicel cleanly.
Fertilizer
Apply 100:50:50 kg/ha N:P:K as basal. Topdress 50 kg/ha nitrogen later as per crop condition.
Weed Control
Begin interculture 25 days after sowing; repeat 2–3 times at 15–20 day intervals. Hand weeding as needed.
Pest & Disease Management
Yellowing/viral issues spread by whiteflies: uproot severely affected plants; spray Dimethoate 0.03% at 15 and 30 days. For powdery mildew, spray Malathion 0.05% at 15 DAS and Dimethoate 0.03% at 25–30 DAS.
