Okra planting is generally carried out in spring, when the temperature is not high or low, which is helpful for the rooting and germination of seeds and the growth of seedlings.If planted in summer, strong light and high temperature will inhibit the development of seedlings and may kill them.If sown in autumn, the growth time is shorter, which will affect the harvest.In winter, the temperature is too low to grow seeds.
Pick seeds that are large and plump, and soak them in water for 12 hours.Wrap it with a wet cloth after taking it out, and put it in an environment of 25-30 deg C to accelerate germination.Wash it with clean water every day, usually 3-4 days later, most of the seeds germinate.
Soil preparation is required before sowing.Okra is adaptable, but it grows better in loose and fertile soil.First, the soil will be leveled, and then began to apply base fertilizer, fertilizer generally choose decomposed farm manure, 5000 kg per mu to apply, but also to prepare a little compound fertilizer.After the base fertilizer is applied, ditches need to be opened to prepare for sowing.
Water the okra properly before sowing to make the soil moist.Then sow the seeds, and put 3-4 seeds into each hole.After sowing, it needs to cover 2 centimeters of soil, keep the temperature at about 25 C, and the seedlings can emerge in 4-5 days, and can be planted in a month.
After the emergence of okra seedlings, weeding and thinning should be carried out, two plants should be retained in each hole, and small and weak seedlings should be removed, and appropriate topdressing should be carried out.Fertilizers are mostly urea, each to be applied 6-7 kg.In order to avoid plant lodging, brackets can be installed, and old leaves can be removed in time to facilitate lighting and ventilation.
