Bhinda
High-yield hybrid okra. Suited for monsoon, winter, and summer with well-drained sandy loam soils.
Key Features
- High-yield hybrid variety
- Multiple sowing windows throughout the year
- Resistant to common diseases
- Good fruit quality and shelf life
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Well-drained sandy loam soils with good organic matter. Suitable for monsoon, winter, and summer seasons.
Yield Estimates
Average yield of 12-15 tons per hectare under optimal conditions.
Packaging & Usage
Available in 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1kg packs. Properly sealed for maximum viability.
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam to loam soil with pH 6.0-7.5. Good organic matter content preferred.
Water & Irrigation
First irrigation immediately after sowing. Subsequent irrigations at 5-8 days interval in summer, 10-12 days in winter. Avoid waterlogging.
Sowing
Preparation
2-3 ploughings followed by leveling. Ensure good soil moisture at sowing time.
Sowing Depth
2-3 cm
Spacing
Monsoon: 60 × 30 cm; Summer: 45 × 20 cm
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing in rows
- •Sowing behind plough
- •Raised beds in monsoon
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
Line sowing: 4-6 kg/ha; Broadcasting: 8-10 kg/ha
Harvesting
Start picking 45-60 days after sowing depending on variety. Pick tender pods regularly every 3-4 days.
Post-Cutting Activities
Harvested pods should be stored in cool, dry place. Use within 2-3 days for best quality.
Fertilizer
Basal: N:P:K 100:50:50 kg/ha. Top dressing: 50 kg N/ha after first picking. FYM 5-10 tons/ha during land preparation.
Weed Control
Start intercultivation 25 days after sowing. Repeat 2-3 times at 15-20 days interval. Manual weeding as needed.
Pest & Disease Management
Yellow vein mosaic (whitefly transmitted): Spray Dimethoate 0.03% at 15 and 30 days. Powdery mildew: Spray Malathion 0.05% at 15 days and Dimethoate 0.03% at 25-30 days.