January Okra Cultivation: Earn Lakhs Per Acre with Expert Tips
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Moneycontrol•11-01-2026, 12:09
January Okra Cultivation: Earn Lakhs Per Acre with Expert Tips
- •Early okra cultivation in January offers farmers a golden opportunity for high profits due to low supply and high market prices.
- •Sowing between January 20 and February 15 is ideal, especially after Basant Panchami in North and Central India to avoid frost.
- •The crop is ready for harvest in 40-50 days, potentially yielding over one lakh rupees per acre at prices up to 70-100 rupees/kg.
- •Proper field preparation includes farmyard manure/vermicompost and chemical fertilizers (DAP, potash, urea).
- •Disease control involves applying Cartap Hydrochloride/Carbofuran for nematodes; improved varieties like 'Radhika', 'Sonam' are recommended.
Why It Matters: Cultivating early okra in January can lead to significant profits for farmers due to quick growth and high market demand.
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