Okra production is done by planting seeds by creating small arcs in the fields. It is also seen that tubular production is also practiced, albeit at a low rate. At the same time, seeds can be planted in untreated soil. In periods when the weather conditions are milder, the soil is sown at wide intervals. Depending on the weather conditions, basic fertilization is applied to the soil that has been sunbathing for a few days according to the soil test data before Disk-Harrow. Fertilization is done all at once, not at intermittent times. If the soil structure is sufficient, sowing is started. If the soil is not well tempered, water is given to the tubes and it is waited to be tempered. When the soil is tempered, sowing is done at a depth of 2-3 cm at the neck points of the tubes with a row distance of 20-25 cm and 3 seeds in each hearth. Burnt farm manure is thrown on each hearth. This application prevents the formation of a layer of cream. If the seeds are sown too deep, germination and seedling emergence will be difficult. As stated in the seed characteristics section, if the seeds are kept in a wet cloth for a day before sowing, they can swell and germination can be encouraged. The seeds sown in this way germinate rapidly if the soil temper is also sufficient and they emerge on the soil within 2 weeks and start to grow. In okra production without irrigation, after the soil cultivation in the same way, seeds are sown on the flat field by hand or with a seeder at a distance of 40-50 cm between rows and 15-20 cm above the row. 1.5-2.0 kg of seed is sufficient for a decare area. Maintenance Maintenance is not different in flat field or roller production. Only in roller production, gradual reduction is made so that 2 plants remain in each hearth. If necessary, reduction should be made in flat field cultivation. Hoeing When the plants that have completed their emergence from the soil produce their first original leaves, reduction is made by leaving 2 plants far from each other in each hearth in roller production and the 1st hoe is done. In flat field plantings, the 1st hoeing is done when the plants have 2-3 true leaves. This hoeing process both prevents weed growth and provides soil aeration. In waterless production, 2nd hoeing is done when the plants grow 15-20 cm in height. The 3rd hoe is done if necessary according to the next development status. Because the plants grow rapidly and close the gaps and prevent weed growth. Similar growth is observed in roller production. However, since irrigation is used in this form of production, weed growth will be encouraged and a third hoeing may be necessary. After the plants grow 15-20 cm in height, irrigation and disease and pest control are the maintenance works to be done. Irrigation Irrigation is done in the form of keel irrigation when necessary, provided that the weather conditions are taken into consideration together with the seed planting. Sprinkler irrigation should never be done as it encourages powdery mildew disease.
In okra production, irrigation, especially after the first fruits appear, has a positive effect on the production.
