SHANKARI - 7014

Crop Name	Okra
Hybrid Name	Shankari - 7014
Segment	Pentagon
Plant Habit	Dwarf to medium-tall plants
Maturity Period	40-42 DAS
Characteristics	• Green pods without a yellow ring • Fruit length: 12-13 cm • Short internodes • Early maturity and cut-leaf type • Low pubescence and easy harvesting • Intermediate resistance to YVMV • Suitable for HDP
Average Fruit Weight	10-12 g
Climate	Okra is a typical tropical or subtropical crop
Sowing Window	Oct-Nov, Jan-Feb
Focused Market	MP, HR, PB, UP, RJ

Parameter

Description

Scientific Name

Abelmoschus esculentus L.

Hybrid

Shankari - 7014

Soil

Okra prefers loose, well-drained and fertile soil. The ideal pH for growth of plants is 6-8.

Land Preparation

The field should be ploughed thoroughly 2-3 times to obtain a fine tilth. Ridges and furrows or raised beds are prepared. Seeds are dibbled on the sides of ridges or on raised beds. Soak seeds for 6-12 hours before sowing to enhance germination during summer.

Spacing

60 × 30 cm

Climate

Okra is a typical tropical or subtropical crop and cannot tolerate frost. Performance is also adversely affected by drought, low night temperatures, and shade. Under high temperatures and low humidity, plant growth is stunted and will be shorter in stature. Similarly, flowers drop when day temperature exceeds 42°C.

Season

Oct-Nov and Jan-Feb

Seed Rate

6-7 kg/ha

Fertilizers & Manures

Type	Quantity / Notes
FYM	20-25 t/ha
Nitrogen (N)	200 Kg/Ha
Phosphorus (P₂O₅)	100 Kg/Ha
Potassium (K₂O)	100 Kg/Ha
Any special cases: No

Irrigation

Water stress at flowering and fruiting stages will drastically influence growth of plants, size of fruits and yield. Immediately after sowing, field is irrigated. Subsequent irrigation is given at fixed intervals depending on texture of soil and climate. In black soils, irrigation is done at 5-6 days interval.

Weed Control

Manual weeding is employed to control weeds.

Any Special Crop Practices

Diseases

Name of the Disease	Symptoms & Management
Powdery Mildew	This disease is favored by high humidity, white powdery residue primarily on the upper leaf surface. On the lower surface of the leaves circular patches or spots appear. Severely attacked leaves become brown and defoliation Control: Carbendazim (1ml/L of water) or Karathane (0.5 ml/L of water) , tebuconazole 50 % + Trifloxystrobin 25 % @ 0.5 g/L or Meptyl dinocap @ 0.5 g /L
Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV)	Causes yellowing of veins, leaf thickening, and stunted growth Spray 1.5ml/L dimethoate, Acetamiprid 20% WP @ 1 g/L, Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4 % SC @ 1 g/L
Blossom Blight	Caused by Choanephora cucurbitarum, this fungal disease affects blossoms and young pods, causing them to fail to develop. Spraying with bavistin 0.1% 5-6 times at fortnightly intervals effectively controls the leaf spot.
Enation Leaf Curl Virus	Causes leaf distortion and thickening Spray 1.5ml/L dimethoate, Acetamiprid 20% WP @ 1 gm/ltr, Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4 % SC @ 1 gm/ltr
Rhizoctonia Wilt	This fungus causes wilting by blocking the xylem and phloem of the roots thereby stopping the supply of nutrients and water to the plant. Control: Soil drenching with Fosetyl AL 80 % WP @ 1 gm/ltr + Carbendazim 50 % WP @ 2 gm/ltr, Chlorthalonil 50 % WP @ 2 gm/ltr, Metalaxyl 8 % WP + Mancozeb 64 % WP @ 2 gm/ltr
Fusarium Wilt	This fungus causes wilting by blocking the xylem and phloem of the roots thereby stopping the supply of nutrients and water to the plant. Control: Soil drenching with Aliete @ 1 gm/ltr + Carbendazim 50 % WP @ 2 gm/ltr, Chlorthalonil 50 % WP @ 2 gm/ltr, Metalaxyl 8 % WP + Mancozeb 64 % WP @ 2 gm/ltr

Pests

Name of the Pest	Symptoms & Management
Shoot and Fruit Borer	Terminal shoots wither and droop, Shedding of buds and flowers, Bore hole in fruits and deformed fruits Control: Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG (0.5g/L), Chlorantraniliprole + Lambda-cyhalothrin @ 0.5 ml/ltr, Flubendamide + Thiacloprid @ 0.5 ml/ltr
Whitefly	Chlorotic spots on the leaves which later coalesce forming irregular yellowing of leaf tissue, Severe infestation results in premature defoliation, Development of sooty mold, Vector of yellow vein mosaic virus Control: Quinalphos 25% EC (1ml/L), Acetamiprid 20% WP @ 1 gm/ltr, Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4 % SC @ 1 gm/ltr, Propargite 50 % EC @ 2 ml/ltr
Aphids	Colonies of nymphs and adults attack leaves and tender shoots and suck the sap; Leaves curl and dry up. Control: Acephate 75 % SP (1.5 g/L), Dimethoate 1.5ml/L, Imidacloprid 30.5 % SC @ 0.25 ml/ltr, Diafenthiuron 50 % WP @ 1 gm/ltr, 30-35 blue sticky traps / Ha
Red Cotton Bug	Infested seeds become discoloured & shrivelled Control: Phosphamidon 40 SL @ 600 ml/ha

Harvesting

Maturity: 40-42 days after sowing. Harvest fruits when they attain maximum size but still tender. Harvesting is done on alternate days with a knife or by bending pedicel with a jerk. For harvesting, cotton cloth hand gloves should be used to protect fingers from stinging effect. It is advisable to harvest in morning hours since fruit hairs will be soft. Sprinkling water on pods during night will keep them cool and fresh for market.

Yield

25-30 t/ha

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SHANKARI - 7014

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