Okra, also known as lady's finger, is known as the king of vegetables because of its tender pod meat, smooth texture and high nutritional value. In addition, it is widely used and has extremely high cultivation value, making it popular among many people. Growers also want to plant it, so how much does a pound of okra seeds cost? How to plant it?

1. How much does a pound of okra seeds cost?

The price of okra seeds is variable and varies depending on the seed variety, quality, origin and purchase quantity. However, in general, the price of okra seeds is about 40-60 yuan per pound. In production, seeds are mostly used for propagation, which can be used for seedling transplanting and direct seeding. For seedling transplantation, about 0.6 kilograms of seeds per mu are used, and for live broadcasting, about 2 kilograms of seeds per mu are used. It takes about 55 days from sowing to the first tender fruit of okra. In the future, the entire harvest period will last 90-120 days, and the full growth period will last about 150 days or even longer. The yield per mu will be about 2,000-3,000 kilograms. The price of fresh okra is about 5-10 yuan per catty, because okra Prices vary greatly depending on the quality, market and sales season. Among them, the season has the most obvious influence on the price of okra. Generally, okra grown in greenhouses goes on the market around March. At this time, the wholesale price in some places reaches about 10 yuan. One pound, but when ordinary okra is put on the market in large quantities in June and July, the price will fall to the bottom. The cheapest one can be sold for about 2 yuan per pound.

2. How to grow okra?

1. Sowing and raising seedlings

Okra is commonly used for sowing and propagation. Sowing is carried out in April. Choose deep, loose and fertile soil for sowing. Okra’s seeds have strong self-sowing ability and should be covered with soil after sowing. 2cm can germinate in about a week. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. After soaking, place them in an environment of about 25-30 degrees for germination. Just sow 2-3 seeds wherever they are sown. Wait until the seedlings grow to 3-4 It can be planted when it has leaves.

2. Field management

The okra root system is extremely developed and has a strong ability to absorb nutrients. However, when the plant grows to about 50cm, it will grow vigorously and needs to be fertilized immediately to ensure its nutrients. Supply, okra has strong drought tolerance and can be watered once a week in normal times. In summer, the high temperature requires keeping the soil moist. Too much water can easily cause root rot, so watering must be controlled. In seasons with heavy rain, water must be drained in time to ensure the amount of fruit. Cut off excess side branches in time to reduce nutrient consumption. After picking fruits, cut off old leaves and diseased branches to increase ventilation and reduce diseases.

3. Fruit picking and storage

The time of fruit picking of okra is extremely important. If you pick the fruit too early, the fruit will be tender and affect the yield. If you pick the fruit later, the fruit will be older and reduce the edible value. The time for picking fruits is generally one week after the flowers fade. It is best to pick the fruits when they grow to 8-10cm. The time for picking fruits should not be at noon, but in the morning and evening. The storage of okra is also more important and should not be Storage at high temperatures will speed up respiration and cause tissue aging and decay. It is best to store in a cool environment of 7-10 degrees but not lower than 7 degrees. If it is lower than 7 degrees, it will also rot and change color.

4. Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests

Okra has fewer pests and diseases among vegetables, but it is occasionally infested by insects. During the long-term rainy season, disease spots will appear on the leaves. After the weather clears up, they will appear in time. Sprinkle lime around the plants to prevent the disease from spreading and prune diseased branches and leaves.

Summary: The above is the relevant introduction to okra seed prices and planting methods. It should be noted that the above okra seed prices are only for reference. The specific price should be based on the actual price. We hope that some Friends in need help!