Does okra like shade or sun? Okra's requirements for light

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1. Do you like yin or yang?

2. Lighting requirements

3. How to be productive

Okra is a sun-loving plant. It has a high demand for light. Sufficient light is not only beneficial to the growth of the plant, but also allows it to bloom better, and is also very helpful for fruit development. Under normal circumstances, it should be planted in a sunny place. If it is an indoor potted plant, it can be placed on the balcony to receive sufficient light. If there is insufficient light time, the plant may become leggy, affecting its quality.

1. Do you like shade or sun?

Okra is a light-loving plant and mostly grows in sunny places. When planting this kind of plant, you should generally choose a place with sufficient sunlight, and pay attention to the planting density. Too dense will affect the light transmission and is not conducive to the growth of the plant. If the environment is too dark, it will not be able to carry out photosynthesis, it will be difficult to accumulate nutrients, and it will also affect the flowering of the plant, thus reducing its yield.

2. Light requirements

Okra has high requirements for light, and it must receive long-term light every day. If planted on the ground, it is usually planted in a sunny place where the light is easily satisfied. If planted in a greenhouse, fill light is needed for supplementary light. If you plant it at home, put it on the balcony to let it get more sun. If the light time is not enough, not only will the growth be poor, but the yield will also be reduced.

3. How to produce high yields

1. The temperature should be high: Okra is suitable for growing in warm places and is very resistant to high temperatures, but it is more afraid of cold, so the temperature should be high rather than low. Seeds can germinate when the temperature is above 15°C, and grow faster when it reaches 25-30°C. If the temperature during the growth period is lower than 17°C, flowering and fruiting will be affected, resulting in reduced yield.

2. Control watering: Okra is intolerant Waterlogging must be controlled well. If there is too much water and too much humidity, the plants will be susceptible to various diseases such as blight. In general, keep the soil moist but not too wet. The fruiting period should not be too dry. Insufficient moisture will also affect the quality of the fruit. In addition, drainage work must be done during the rainy season.

3. Suitable soil: Okra has strong adaptability to soil, but it grows faster in loose and fertile soil. Therefore, before planting, you can plow deeply and apply enough base fertilizer, which can also provide sufficient nutrients for plant growth.

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