Abelmoschus esculentus is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m .
It is hardy to zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite and is pollinated by Bees.
Suitable for: light , medium and heavy soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
HabitatsCultivated Beds
HabitatsCultivated Beds
Resources
Baking soda against powdery mildew in okra
FACTSHEETS FOR FARMERS
www.plantwise.orgCreated in Zambia, September 2016
Cabi Plantwise Knowledge Bankhttps://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/factsheetforfarmers/20177800424Baking soda against powdery mildew in okraBhendi vein clearing virus
FACTSHEETS FOR FARMERSCreated in
India
,
November2012
https://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/factsheetforfarmers/20157800002Bhendi vein clearing virus
FACTSHEETS FOR FARMERS
Cabi Plantwise Knowledge Bank
www.plantwise.org
Created in
India
,
November
2012
Bhendi Vein Clearing VirusChilli thrips
FACTSHEETS FOR FARMERS
Cabi Plantwise Knowledge Bank
www.plantwise.org
Created in
Nepal
,
September
2012
Chilli ThripsCommon pests and diseases of okra: Afghanistan
https://www.plantwise.org/FullTextPDF/2017/20177800866
Common pest s and diseases of okra AfghanistanCommon pests and diseases of okra: Afghanistan
Common pest s and diseases of okra Afghanistan
Cabi Plantwise Knowledge Bank
Aphids Okra p owdery m ildew
• These small creatures feed by sucking the sap from
plants.
