Okra has extremely high nutritional value and is known as "plant gold" and "green ginseng ," making its cultivation prospects very promising. So when is the best time to plant okra? And when is the harvest time? Details are as follows:
When is the planting and harvesting time for okra ?
Okra prefers warmth and sunshine, and is generally best planted in the spring. Specifically, March in the south and May in the north are suitable times for planting. The growth cycle is about 170 days, and it can be harvested around July to October.
What varieties of okra are best to grow?
1. Okra 101
Okra 101 is a high-yielding, high-quality, stress-resistant, and export-oriented hybrid variety specifically for Japan and South Korea. With its outstanding varietal characteristics, it is an ideal choice for okra cultivation.
2. Five Blessings Okra
Five Blessings Okra was developed by Nongyou Seedling Co., Ltd. in Taiwan, China. It is an early-maturing first-generation hybrid variety with bright green fruit, smooth surface, crisp and tender texture, and good quality.
3. Min Okra No. 2
Minqiukui No. 2 is a new hybrid okra variety. This variety has high yield, is relatively cold-resistant, has shiny, hairless fruit, and does not age easily. It is a high-quality, high-yield, and disease-resistant new okra variety.
4. Green Sky 328
Green Sky 328 is a hybrid variety introduced from abroad. It has strong continuous fruit setting ability, high yield, vigorous growth, long harvest period, and good flavor, making it suitable for planting in Shanghai and surrounding areas.
5. Okra No. 1
Chuan Okra No. 1 is a new variety bred by the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Botany. This variety is highly resistant to adverse conditions, drought, and disease, and also has a high yield. It is suitable for planting throughout Sichuan Province, with the optimal sowing period being from April to July.
