Vegetables· Abelmoschus esculentus
Guide de culture du Okra
Okra is a heat-loving vegetable in the mallow family, grown for its edible seed pods. It thrives in hot, humid climates and is a staple in West African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Southern US cuisines. The mucilaginous pods are used in soups, stews, and as a thickener.
Combien de temps faut-il pour cultiver Okra ?
Okra est généralement prêt à être récolté environ 55 jours après la plantation.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : loam, sandy loam, clay loam
Plage de pH : 5.5 - 7 (optimal : 6.3)
Drainage : good
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- aphids
- corn earworm
- stink bug
- root-knot nematode
Maladies courantes
- fusarium wilt
- powdery mildew
- southern blight
- leaf spot
Utilisez la détection des maladies des cultures par IA pour identifier les problèmes tôt et prévenir les pertes de récolte.
Conseils de culture
Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting to improve germination rates, which are often poor in cool soils.
Harvest pods every 2 days when they are 7-10 cm long; overmature pods become fibrous and tough.
Okra performs best in full sun with soil temperatures above 20 C; do not rush planting in spring.
Questions fréquentes
How long does Okra take to grow?
Okra typically takes 55 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is late spring, early summer.
What soil does Okra need?
Okra grows best in loam, sandy loam, clay loam soil with a pH of 5.5-7. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Okra need?
Okra grows best at 25-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Okra?
Across 6 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Okra range from 860 to 15,280 kg/hectare, with a median of 10,555. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.
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