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Okra Cultivation in February: Expert Tips for Bumper Harvest and Disease Control

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News18•21-02-2026, 09:02

Okra Cultivation in February: Expert Tips for Bumper Harvest and Disease Control

•Farmers prepare for summer okra sowing in February, facing challenges from Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus.
•Disease can destroy 80-90% of yield; proper seed treatment and pest control are crucial.
•District Horticulture Officer Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak advises soaking seeds for 4-6 hours for better germination.
•Select disease-resistant varieties like Pusa A-4, Arka Anamika, and Parbhani Kranti to prevent Yellow Vein Mosaic.
•Control whiteflies, the virus vector, with Imidacloprid 0.3 ml/liter or organic neem oil (4 ml/liter) every 15 days.

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