Okra Cultivation in February: Expert Tips for Bumper Harvest and Disease Control

• Farmers prepare for summer okra sowing in February, facing challenges from Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus.
• Disease can destroy 80-90% of yield; proper seed treatment and pest control are crucial.
• District Horticulture Officer Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak advises soaking seeds for 4-6 hours for better germination.
• Select disease-resistant varieties like Pusa A-4, Arka Anamika, and Parbhani Kranti to prevent Yellow Vein Mosaic.
• Control whiteflies, the virus vector, with Imidacloprid 0.3 ml/liter or organic neem oil (4 ml/liter) every 15 days.