Vegetable Seeds
G-Okra Prime
Deep green, tender okra pods with virus tolerance and continuous picking capability.
Vegetable Seeds
G-Okra Prime
SKU: G-Okra Prime
Availability
In Stock
Crop Type
Vegetables
Seed Variety
Hybrid Okra
Packaging
500g & 1Kg bags
Description
G-Okra Prime is a YVMV-resistant hybrid okra producing dark-green, tender pods with a high harvest count and continuous picking ability throughout the season.
Growing Information
Direct sow March???August. First picking at 45 days. Harvest every 2???3 days for tender pods.
Technical Specifications
- Germination Rate
- > 85%
- Germination Days
- 6 – 10 days
- Maturity Days
- 45 – 50 days to first picking
- Sowing Season
- Spring & Summer (Mar – Aug)
- Sowing Method
- Direct sowing or line sowing at 1 – 2 cm depth
- Plant Population
- 25,000 – 30,000 plants per acre
- Seed Rate per Acre
- 4 – 5 Kg per acre
- Recommended Regions
- All okra-growing regions of Punjab & Sindh
- Soil Requirements
- Well-drained sandy loam; pH 6.0 – 7.0
- Climate Requirements
- Warm, frost-free season; temperature above 25°C
- Seed Treatment
- Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing for even germination
Crop Management
Fertilizer Plan
2 bags DAP + 1 ½ bags Urea split at flowering
Irrigation Schedule
Irrigate at 5 – 7 day intervals; consistent moisture for pod tenderness
Pest & Disease Control
YVMV-resistant; manage whitefly and fruit borer at threshold
Harvesting
Pick tender pods every 2 – 3 days starting 45 days after sowing
Key Features
Pod: Deep green, tender
YVMV: Resistant
Picking: Continuous