Irrigate okra crop during fruiting stage-
- If soil moisture levels are low, male sure to provide irrigation during this period to support fruit setting.
- Water stress during the fruiting stage can lead to substantial fruit losses.
- A regular irrigation schedule every 10 days is recommended for maximum yield.
Monitor your okra crop field for disease infestation-
Shoot and Fruit borer:
The insect larvae bore into the shoots during vegetative growth resulting in drooping of affected shoots. In later stages bored fruits have larvae inside and filled with excreta.
Destroy infested parts. If pest population is high, spray Spinosad@1ml/Ltr water or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5%SC (Coragen) @ 7ml/15Ltr of water or Flubendiamide@50ml/acre added in 200Ltr water.
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