The best month to plant okra in Nigeria is the dry season months of October – February. This is due to the lesser incidences of fungal diseases during these months and the usual high prices of okra in the dry season in Nigeria.
Okra farmers hardly experience fungal diseases on their okra plants in the dry season; this is due to the low humidity in the atmosphere. The price of okra is also very high in the dry season.
Some okra farmers may choose the wet season months as their best months to plant okra in Nigeria. It should however be noted that the prices of okra in the rainy season are always very low.
The best month to plant okra in Nigeria
The following are the months you can plant okra in Nigeria:
January
This is one of the best months to plant okra in Nigeria; this is due to the low atmospheric humidity. The low humidity reduces the risk of fungal diseases on plants.
February
Just like January, February is one of the best months to plant okra in Nigeria; this is due to the low atmospheric humidity. The low humidity reduces the risk of fungal diseases on plants.
March
This month is also usually dry though with some chances of rains. Okra can also be grown in this month.
April
Rains usually start in Nigeria in this month; okra can also be planted in this month. It should be noted that the risk of fungal attacks is high in the month of April.
May
May is a wet season month. Okra can also be planted in this month. It should be noted that the risk of fungal attacks is high in the month of May.
June
Just like May, Nigeria receives a lot of rainfall in June. Okra farmers who decide to grow okra in this month should be able to effectively manage all the fungal diseases associated with okra.
July
July is a wet season month. Okra can also be planted in this month. It should be noted that the risk of fungal attacks is high in the month of July.
August
Okra can also be planted in August, however, good fungicides should be used to manage fungal diseases.
September
Okra can also be grown in September. Farmers growing okra in this month should guard against fungal diseases and other diseases.
October - December
These are the best months to plant okra in Nigeria as these months are usually dry. The demand for okra towards the end of the year in Nigeria is also very high.
Okra Farming in Nigeria
Okro farming is the growing of okro crop from the stage of planting to the last stage of harvesting, processing and marketing. Okro farming in Nigeria involves processes like the planting of the okro seeds, caring for the okro plants and harvesting the matured okro.
Okro is one of the most consumed vegetables in Nigeria, this makes the growing of okro one of the most profitable farming ventures anyone can do in Nigeria.
Okra can be grown in any month in Nigeria. However, months between October – February are the best months to plant okra in Nigeria.
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