Identification of best cultivar with suitable sowing time to maximize the pod yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in semi-arid regions of Haryana

Abstract

Recently released cultivars of okra were studied to standardize the sowing time for particular sowing window during 2021-22 to 2022-23 at the Experimental Research Farm, Vegetable Science, CCS HAU, Hisar (Haryana). In the present study, three cultivars namely, V1- Hisar Naveen, V2- Hisar Unnat and V3- Varsha Uphar were sown on five different dates at an interval 15 days in Factorial RBD with three replications. The results compilation on the basis of two years of experimentation revealed that the okra cultivar, Hisar Naveen sown from 1st July under Haryana conditions produced maximum pod yield (112.55 q/ha) with B:C ratio (2.92), trailed by sowing of 15th July which produced the highest pod yield (110.40 q/ha) with B:C ratio (2.83). Therefore, for optimal okra production and the best benefit-cost ratio under the semi-arid conditions of Haryana, it is recommended to sow the Hisar Naveen okra cultivar between July 1^st  and July 15^th  for successful commercial cultivation.