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Effect of Different Sowing Time on the Yield and Plant Growth for Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Production  

Ahn, Yul Kyun (Vegetable Research Division, National Institute of Horticulture & Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration)
Seong, Ki Cheol (Agricultural Research Center for Climate change, National Istitute of Horticulture & Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration)
Kim, Shun Hwan (Agricultural Research Center for Climate change, National Istitute of Horticulture & Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration)
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Journal of Bio-Environment Control / v.21, no.3, 2012 , pp. 267-270 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate of germination, okra yield and plant growth according to sowing time in the field cultivation. The percentages of germination in okra seed according to sowing time were 4.4.% (15 April), 66.7% (30 April), 88.9% (15 May), and 100% (30 May). The highest germination rate (100%) was observed on 30 May sowing whereas the lowest germination rate (4.4%) was observed on 15 April sowing. Treatment on 30 April showed the best result compared with other treatments in the growth and development. The plant growth was 476cm in 30 April, 317cm in 15 May, and 271cm in 30 May treatment. The fruit yield significantly was affected by sowing time. In case of sowing time, 15 May sowing produced the highest yield (836 kg/10a) and 30 May sowing produced the lowest yield (507 kg/10a). Therefore, 15 May sowing is best for better growth and yield of okra.
Keywords
germination rate; No. of node; plant height; stem length;
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