How to Care Okra plants

Okra in Home Gardening

  • Eliminate weeds when the plants are young.

  • Apply a layer of mulch around your plants to inhibit weed growth and aid in moisture retention

  • Frequent watering is necessary during the germination and flowering stages

  • Okra is known to attract beetles and worms that can damage the plant.

  • Therefore, measures like organic pesticide application should be undertaken to prevent diseases



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