Ladyfinger (Okra)

Kharif and Zaid Season Uttar Pradesh Life Cycle 45–55 days

Season of Crop

Ladyfinger is a Kharif and Zaid season crop that grows best in warm weather. In Hardoi, sowing is mainly done in February–March (Zaid) and June–July (Kharif).

Crop Life Cycle

Okra is ready for first harvest 45–55 days after sowing.

Seed germination: 5–7 days.

Vegetative growth: 25–30 days.

Flowering: 30–40 days after sowing.

First harvest: 45–55 days.

Total crop duration: 90–120 days.

Crop Overview

Ladyfinger is a very popular vegetable in North India. It is sown directly in the field without nursery preparation. The warm climate and loamy soil of Hardoi are ideal for its cultivation. It sells quickly in markets, providing farmers with good returns in a short time.

Key Characteristics

  • Height: 60–150 cm
  • Fruit: Green, long, pentagonal
  • Harvestable length: 10–15 cm
  • Uses: Vegetable, fried, soup
  • Sowing: Direct seeding

Growing Regions

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh

Sowing Calendar for Hardoi Region

Season Nursery / Sowing Transplanting / Sowing Harvesting
Zaid Feb–Mar Direct sowing Apr–Jun
Kharif Jun–Jul Direct sowing Aug–Oct

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