Okra, also known as okra, okra, is an annual herb of the genus Okra of the Malvaceae family.It usually blooms between May and September and likes warm conditions.It is a kind of vegetable with high edible value and is also called the king of vegetables.Its origin is in India, dry heat, and short growth cycle, has been widely cultivated in China's Shandong, Hebei, Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Yunnan, Guangdong and other provinces have also been introduced and cultivated.
1. Temperature: It likes warm environment and is not cold-resistant.The temperature suitable for seed germination and growth is between 25 and 30 degrees, and once the average monthly temperature is below 17 degrees, it will affect flowering and fruiting.The fruit setting rate is the highest when the temperature is between 26 and 28 degrees, and the fruit development is also fast.
2. Moisture: It is resistant to drought and humidity, but is afraid of waterlogging.Therefore, during the management period, attention should be paid to the amount of watering, and no water should be accumulated.Drainage treatment should be carried out in rainy season, and the growth of plants with excessive humidity will become weak, and seedlings are prone to damping-off.
3. Illumination: It is sensitive to illumination, likes sufficient illumination, and requires a certain duration of illumination.Therefore, when planting, we should choose sunny plots and ventilate more.
