Irrigation Management of Okra

Irrigation Management of Okra:-

First irrigation should be given when first true leaf initiates in springs summer and when it expands in Kharif season.
Subsequent irrigations at 4-5 days Intervals are given to summer crop.
If temperature goes around 40 ⁰C frequent light irrigation are recommended for proper fruiting.
The soil should be kept moist and flooding or wilting of plants should be avoided.
Moisture stress during flowering and fruit/seed setting causes around 70% crop losses.
The nutrient uptake from soil is also at peak during fruit set and development stage.
A water stress in the field during this period not only cause yield reductions but also affects the nutritional status of the fruits.

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