Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

Malay names: Bendi

Env: Outdoor Size: Large
Okra - Hydroponic Plant

Very heat-tolerant; productive in hydro with sun and support.

๐ŸŒž Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun (6โ€“8 h+)

Temperature: 24โ€“36ยฐC

๐Ÿชด Container & Medium

Container: Dutch buckets with perlite or 25โ€“35 L DWC; stake plants; good airflow.

Medium / Solution: Medium: perlite/clay pebbles; Solution: pH 6.0โ€“6.5, EC 1.8โ€“2.5 mS/cm

๐Ÿ’ง Watering / Solution Maintenance

Schedule: Drip 4โ€“8x/day (short pulses) or maintain DWC; change every 10โ€“14 days

Top-up: Consistent moisture; high water use during fruiting

pH 6.0โ€“6.5; EC 1.8โ€“2.5 mS/cm

๐Ÿงช Nutrients

Type: Balanced to fruiting nutrient with adequate K

Frequency: Check EC 2โ€“3x/week; change 10โ€“14 days

Dosage/EC: EC 1.8โ€“2.5 mS/cm; pH 6.0โ€“6.5

๐Ÿ“ Harvest

Start: 8โ€“10 weeks from sowing

Seasonality: Year-round in heat

Duration: Fruiting window 8โ€“12+ weeks

Harvest Indicators: Pods 8โ€“12 cm and tender; harvest daily

Tips: Frequent harvest prevents woody pods; wear gloves for spines.

๐ŸŒฑ Propagation

Seeds direct or transplant young seedlings.

๐Ÿ› Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids/mites: Neem 1%; maintain airflow; remove infested leaves.

๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Thrives in heat; shelter during torrential rain to protect flowers.

๐Ÿ“ System Notes

Single plant per bucket; strong stakes.

๐Ÿ’ก Extra Care Tips

  • Harvest daily for tenderness
  • Supplement K during heavy fruiting
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Note

EC and pH are guidelinesโ€”adjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.

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