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Resource Manual on IPPM in Vegetable
World Education Philippines, Inc.
Table 31. Varieties of Okra
Variety
Maturity (DAS)
Smooth green
120 DAS
4025B
120 DAS
Better Five/Takii
120 DAS
Early five
100 110 DAS
Kaneko F1
120DAS
Greeny F1
120 DAS
Blue sky F1
120 DAS
Table 32. Growth Stages of Okra
Growth stages
No. of Days
Seeding
Vegetative
Flowering
Fruiting/Harvesting
Maturity/Harvesting
c. Planting
10 15 Days After Sowing (DAS)
15 35 DAS
35 65 DAS
65 90 DAS
95 120 DAS
Plant okra by direct seeding. Soak the seeds overnight for uniform germination and good
stand. Sow two to three seeds 2 5 cm deep with a distance of 20 cm between plants and
25 cm between rows. Retain a maximum of two plants per hill after thinning.
d. Fertilization
The use of compost or farmyard manure together with commercial fertilizer is highly
recommended. Apply 1 kg/1 m 2 land area together with complete fertilizer (14-14-14) at
10g/plant during planting time. Side-dress urea (46 0-0) one month after planting at the
rate of 10g/hill.
e. Irrigation
Okra requires adequate soil moisture throughout its entire growing period if optimum
growth and yield are to be obtained. Water the crop regularly. Use furrow irrigation, if
available every 7-14 days depending on season and soil type.
f. Weeding
Cultivate as often as necessary when weeds are small. Proper cultivation, field selection
and rotation can reduce or eliminate the need for chemical weed control.
g. Harvesting
Okra pods should be harvested while still tender and before the seeds are half grown.
This is usually 5-6 days after flowering. The pods should be gathered everyday. Regular
picking increases yield. They are usually hand-picked and sharp knives are used to cut
them from the stalks to avoid fruit damage like bruises and discoloration.
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