Red okra yield per acre in kg 4k hectare in kg 14k

According to the expert Nisha Kumari of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Scientists have developed a new hybrid variety of Red okara after 23 years of consistent hard work. 

Kashi lalima is the name of hybrid red okra.

Plant profile – Okra is a member of the mallow families such as cotton, hibiscus, and hollyhock. It is known for producing finger-shaped edible fruit. Generally, okra beans are green in colour and red okra was intentionally raised by people and organisations.

Red okra farming in India

Red okra is a hybrid variety of okra developed by (KVK) Krishi Vigyan Kendra. It looks like a torpedo containing 2 to 5 inches of height. The height of a red okra plant is 4 feet with torpedo-shaped fruit. This thin red colour vegetable contains a sufficient amount of nutrition and has a pleasant texture and also offers a unique flavour.

However, vegetable in raw form adds a touch of red colour but while cooking the pods turns green and the red colour disappears. Moreover, the red one is less sticky in comparison to the green okra. Sodium is not present in kashilalima variety.

Earlier its cultivation was only cultivated in European countries but now Indian farmers are also taking an interest to grow this red vegetable hence Kashi lalima farming in India is gaining popularity and gives ample business opportunities. Especially Bihar farmers are growing okra for profit in Bihar on a large scale due to more income returns than green ones.

Varieties – Red velvet, Royal burgundy, Little Lucy, Aunt Hettie red, Hill country red and Kashi Lalima bhindi.

Climate required – Warm humid conditions are good for ladyfinger cultivation. Premonsoon months such as June are recommended for planting it.

Temperature – 21°C to 35°C is the best temperature for its cultivation.

Water need – 1.5 inches (4 cm) per week or 10 days (hot season). Water needs in the cooler season are 0.75 inches (2 cm) per week.

Growing season – This hybrid vegetable grows well in warm humid climates and the summer season is best for growing okra for profit. According to the experts, June is the best month for growing it however, it can also be grown in the late spring season.

Sowing months – February – spring-summer crop. June – rainy season crop.

Seed rate per acre – 4 to 5 kg per acre spring-summer. Rainy season 2 to 3 kg per acre.

Plant spacing – 45 cm x 20 cm.

Fertilizer -100 kg nitrogen, 50 kg phosphorous and 50 kg potassium per hectare.

Harvesting time – 45 to 60 days as per the variety. Generally, okra cultivation is done in the summer. You can start sowing seeds in the month of May and June and germination takes place in 7 to 12 days whereas within 45-60 days you can see thriving pods. Soak seeds overnight in the water or peel off the outer coating with nail clippers to make the germination process easier.

It is a heavy feeder so it is required to feed them with enough compost. Seeds are transplanted after frost when the soil is warm with at least 20°C temperature. New okra plantation can be done with a distance of 7 to 8 inches. Red okara is not only edible but also more nutritious and healthy than green okra.

Yield – Red okra yield per acre in kg 4k hectare in kg 14k

Profit – Rs 2,65,000 can be achieved in 1 acre of land after 60 to 75 days.

Hybrid variety okra KVK– Credit for raising red burgundy okra goes to Leon Robbins at Clemson University in the year 1983. Krishi Vigyan Kendra is responsible for raising Kashi lalima okra variety. Kashi lalima bhindi variety is a hybrid variety which is developed after 23 long years of practice by Krishi Vigyan Kendra.

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Project Report

4000 kg to 5000 kg is the yield of okra per acre watch the below-given report mentioning the same.

Cost per acre Average cost per acre = Rs 1,75,000. Okra Profit per acre Yield 1acre = 40 to 50 quintals.  1 quintal = 100 kg and 40 quintal = 4000 kg. Price per kg = Rs 110 (average). Profit = 4000 kg x Rs 110. Profit = Rs 440000.  Net profit = Profit- Cost. Net profit = Rs 4,40,000 – Rs 1,75,000. Net Profit = Rs 2,65,000. Note – This is the assumption of the Project Report. Okra cultivation profit margin may vary according to market, demand, availability, labour cost etc.

Read this – Okra farming project report

Okra farming in USA

Okra farming in USA is quite popular. Apart from growing it on farms, USA people used to grow this vegetable in their garden backyard as well. Texas, Georgia and Florida are the states in the United States where this vegetable is grown mostly. Okra yield per acre in India is approximately 4000kg to 5000kg.

Health benefits

• Good for heart health. 
• Sufficient amount of Iron.
• A good amount of calcium & antioxidants.
• Sufficient vitamin A is present in kashilalima bhindi.
• Sufficient potassium is present in kashilalima variety.
• Red okra is good for the nervous system. 
• It reduces bad cholesterol.
• Red okra is good for motiabind patients. 

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