Early Okra Cultivation: January Start, Earn ₹1 Lakh Per Acre!

• Farmers can earn up to one lakh rupees per acre by cultivating early okra starting in January.
• The ideal sowing period for early okra is from January 20 to February 15, especially after Basant Panchami in North and Central India.
• Early okra matures in 40-50 days and fetches high market prices (₹70-100/kg) due to low supply.
• Proper field preparation includes mixing farmyard manure/vermicompost and specific chemical fertilizers (DAP, potash, urea).
• Control nematodes with Cartap Hydrochloride/Carbofuran, use ridge and furrow method for sowing, and choose improved hybrid varieties like 'Radhika' or 'Sonam'.

Why It Matters: Cultivating early okra in January offers significant income potential for farmers due to high market demand.