• Warm humid tropical conditions are ideal for luxurious growth and high yield of okra.
• It grows best within a temperature range of 24-27°C and is highly tolerant to high temperature and drought condition. But, the crop is highly susceptible to frost injury as severe frost causes damages to the pods.
• Temperature below 12°C is detrimental to the crop and seeds fail to germinate when temperature falls below 20°C. But, the crop can be successfully grown in rainy season even in heavy rainfall area.
• Bhindi can be cultivated in a wide range of soils. However, loose, friable, well drained loamy and sandy loam soils rich in organic matter are ideal for its growth.
• It also gives good yield in heavy soils with good drainage.
• But the crop cannot tolerate excessive moisture or poorly aerated soils.
• A pH range of 6.0-6.8 is considered as optimum. Alkaline, saline soils and soils with poor drainage are not good for this crop.

Season

• February-March
• June-July
• October-November.