How to raise okra
Okra is very good, home grown okra, in sunny sandy soil and slightly shady land can be, sowing the soil must be dug loose, planting pots are the same.
Okra does not need frequent watering, 3-5 days once can be, okra like sunshine, planted indoors is possible, but can not be placed indoors for a long period of time, do not see the light, it will cause the branches of the futility, futility is not suitable for flowering and fruiting, it is best to move out of the interval of 7 days to sunbathe in the sun for 3-4 days, to increase the production of photosynthesis to create nutrients favorable to its flowering and fruiting.
Is okra afraid of freezing
Because of the origin of okra in Africa, so okra has a strong heat tolerance, but in the cold tolerance is slightly worse, and does not tolerate frost.
Is it suitable to raise okra in the north
The north is suitable for raising okra, only to provide it with a suitable growing environment, the ambient temperature control at 25 degrees to 28 degrees can be, the winter temperature is low can be a good measure to keep warm.
Does okra like sunshine
Okra likes sunshine, need more sunshine, suitable for growing in a sunny environment, but does not tolerate strong direct light, put in the summer under the sun, the leaves will be burned, so you need to block part of the sun, but also can be placed in indoor care.
Okra cultivation method
Put the seeds of okra into 25-30 ℃ water to soak for about 12 hours, and then put it on the surface of the loose and fertile soil.
The seeds of okra need to be soaked before planting, and then put them in the environment of 25 degrees to 30 degrees to germinate, 2 days later, the seeds will be sown in the soil mulching and maintenance, a week after germination to do a good job of post-management, regular application of fertilizer and water, to maintain the appropriate temperature and light, so that the okra can be a vigorous growth.
Precautions for the maintenance of okra
The maintenance of okra during the period to ensure that there is sufficient light, so in the choice of planting area must be sunny, but also pay attention to planting density, increase ventilation and light penetration, so as to reduce the emergence of pests and diseases, but also pay attention to the control of the temperature, the temperature should be higher than 17 degrees, to maintain the 25-30 degrees is appropriate.
Planting okra soil needs a certain degree of fertility, good drainage, in order to ensure that it grows, but also to apply enough base fertilizer, the growth process to keep the soil moist, and in the seedling and planting, to apply a fertilizer, pay attention to the diligent application of thin fertilizer.