How to Care Okra plants

 

• Weeds should be eliminated when the okra plants are young.

• Then mulch the okra plants to reduce the weed growth and the retain more moisture in the soil.

• Water the Okra plants every morning thoroughly during summer. During winter plants can be watered every alternative days.

• Okra are prone to be damaged by Aphids, stinkbugs, beetles and worms if the plants are not monitored and not maintained properly. 

• Organic neem based pesticides can be applied every 15 days to keeps the pest away.

• Homemade pesticide liquid (5 ml) made of ginger, garlic and chilly can be applied in 1 ltr of water is also effective.

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