Kobojunkie:
How deep does the root of the Okra variety you plant grow and how wide does it spreading the ground? Any idea?

Please what is the use of the information you are asking ? are you planning to grow in a sack ?

Jub101:
Please what is the use of the information you are asking ? are you planning to grow in a sack?

Yep! If I can squeeze more plants into a small space, that means I can grow and harvest more per square meter of space.

Kobojunkie:
Yep! If I can squeeze more plants into a small space, that means I can grow and harvest more per square meter of space.

It is possible you just have to give each plant enough nutrients to avoid competition and let your insecticide spraying regime be top notch.

Jub101:
It is possible you just have to give each plant enough nutrients to avoid competition and let your insecticide spraying regime be top notch.

You pretty much eliminate competition when you put each plant in its own bag space, right? And as far as insecticide spraying, when you have them in close space, don't you end up spending less on insecticide sprays?

Jub101:

The type of herbicide to use depends on the kind of weeds present on your farmland we have some weeds here that glyphosate will not kill e.g water leaf that only 2-4D can.

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Paraquat can kill water leaf too. 1L is N2700 or so. Is it cheaper than 2 4 D?

FarmTech:

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Paraquat can kill water leaf too. 1L is N2700 or so. Is it cheaper than 2 4 D?

Paraq is cheaper but the effect on water leaf is superficial, it will not last long before the leaf will bounce back.
2,4-D handles broad leaves better esp those with higher water content but will not kill narrow leaf/ grass family. Thats why the OP suggested mixing it with glyphosate if you have both types of weeds on your farm and must be applied b4 your crop start sprouting.

OluchiDelly:


Paraq is cheaper but the effect on water leaf is superficial, it will not last long before the leaf will bounce back.
2,4-D handles broad leaves better esp those with higher water content but will not kill narrow leaf/ grass family. Thats why the OP suggested mixing it with glyphosate if you have both types of weeds on your farm and must be applied b4 your crop start sprouting.

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At 16ml per L, paraq will kill water leaf. I used it to clear the water leaf that once infested my farm.

Paraquat is cheaper yes though it’s effect on weed is not that strong is a quick action herbicide unlike 2-4D which is systemic and also compliments the action of glyphosate when used together.

My dry season Okro project it was planted on the 6th of November. I will post a vid on IG to explain better

Jub101:
My dry season Okro project it was planted on the 6th of November. I will post a vid on IG to explain better

So you do plant even during the harmattan season then?

Planted before the harmattan

Jub101:
My dry season Okro project it was planted on the 6th of November. I will post a vid on IG to explain better

please how many months does it take the okro to mature?

Jub101:
Herbicide containing glyphosate should be used with dimethyl amine (popularly know as 2-4D) in the ratio 200ml to 50ml respectively in a 20L knapsack sprayer.

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wont glyphosate kill the okras?

amanda2013:
please how many months does it take the okro to mature?

It takes about 55days

umuna:
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wont glyphosate kill the okras?

It won’t because it is being used before the emergence of the Okro plants

Glyphosate is also used in the process of control spraying to eliminate weeds in competition with Okro plant. As long as it doesn’t touch the leaves you are good

What's the population in 1 hectare, and what's the yield like?

Jub101:
After the germination of the seed the first insecticide spraying should occur not more than 5days. This boost the seedling growth and deter early insect attack which hinder adequate growth of the plant. I use vanguish insecticide which contains acetamiprid and cypermethrin and is very effective.

Hi Op. U did not mention the required dose/ measurement for the infant plant. Pls share the amount of insecticide u use for the okra at that age. Thanks

Omo9ja147:
What's the population in 1 hectare, and what's the yield like?

Me I don’t calculate that, because I have enough seeds to go year round. I searched on goggle it says 111,111 per hectare

ashpanez:




Hi Op. U did not mention the required dose/ measurement for the infant plant. Pls share the amount of insecticide u use for the okra at that age. Thanks

Good day bro, I most have missed that. It depends on the insecticide being used. If it’s vanguish use 30ml in 20L knapsack sprayer, if it’s Imiforce used 15ml in 20L knapsack sprayer, caterpillar force is 50ml in 20L sprayer.

Thanks OP. Bless u very plenty

Jub101:

Me I don’t calculate that, because I have enough seeds to go year round. I searched on goggle it says 111,111 per hectare

wow.... Do u plant hybrid or u source from ur hervest?...... I really want to learn from u.... I want to go into dry season okra farming..

I source from my best producing seeds every time.

The best time to go into Okro farming is between mid February and early march because the weather is favorable, yield is excellent and market price is at its peak

Jub101:
My dry season Okro project it was planted on the 6th of November. I will post a vid on IG to explain better

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Which spacing do you use?

Dry season spacing is 30cm by 30cm . Two rows within a furrow. Raining season is 50cm by 50cm

Could you get to a stage where the products do not have buyers? Can you sell more if you produce more, can you welcome competitors around you?
Thanks

Nigerfine3:
Could you get to a stage where the products do not have buyers? Can you sell more if you produce more, can you welcome competitors around you?
Thanks

Getting to a stage of not finding buyers ke I don’t think that is possible. Gluts happen sometimes but it will subdue

Prices went as low as 500 this year and within 2 markets it was back up. It’s all part of the game and experience. Gluts happen o that is why you plant at strategic times

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Compliments of the season

Jub101:
Dry season spacing is 30cm by 30cm . Two rows within a furrow. Raining season is 50cm by 50cm

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Thanks. You shud have quoted me. That way, I will get the "mention" and reply.

Jub101:
Yield by hectacre varies and can only be determined by your agronomy practice. I get like 35basket on an acre when the Okro is at its peak. We harvest for close to two and half month which makes it like 20 harvests.

After the 2.5 months, do you clear the farm and replant?