Effect of sowing time on productivity and economics of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) under semi-arid conditions

RAJ KUMAR; K LATA; B S KHADDA; J K JADAV; A K RAI

doi:10.56093/ijas.v85i7.50119

Authors

RAJ KUMAR Subject Matter Specialist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Panchmahals, Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Godhra-Vadodara High way, Vejalpur, Gujarat 389 340
K LATA Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Panchmahals, Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Godhra-Vadodara High way, Vejalpur, Gujarat 389 340
B S KHADDA Subject Matter Specialist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Panchmahals, Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Godhra-Vadodara High way, Vejalpur, Gujarat 389 340
J K JADAV Subject Matter Specialist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Panchmahals, Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Godhra-Vadodara High way, Vejalpur, Gujarat 389 340
A K RAI Subject Matter Specialist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Panchmahals, Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Godhra-Vadodara High way, Vejalpur, Gujarat 389 340

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v85i7.50119

Keywords:

Climate and soil properties, Date of sowing, Okra, Yield

Abstract

An investigation to study the effect date of sowing on productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) cv. Gujarat Okra 2 was carried out at the five farmer's field at Panchmahals district of central Gujarat under on farm trial during 2011-12 and 2012-13. The maximum plant height (97.15 cm) at the time of first flowering, number of branches (4.10), pod length (11.55 cm), pod diameter (14.20 cm), number of pods/plant (9.25), pod weight (32.40g) and fruit yield (10.41 tonnes/ha) were recorded in T₂. The minimum time (60.50 days) for flowering was recorded in T₁. The maximum gross return (Rupees 116 265) and net return (Rupees 86 980) was recorded in T₁ followed by T₃ (Rupees 87 590, 58 390) and (Rupees 75 895, 45 778) in T₂. The maximum B: C ratio (3.97) was recorded in T₁ followed by T₃ and T₂. The B: C ratio is one of most important aspect for selection of particular crop and season by the farmers to maximize the productivity and net return. The farmers of adjoining area have realized the effect of sowing time on productivity and net return and have adopted this technology.

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