Winter Okra: Low Cost, High Profit! Farmers Earn Millions with Early Cultivation

• Early okra cultivation (January-February) offers excellent market prices due to low supply and high demand, yielding double profits.
• Prices can reach 60-70 rupees/kg for early okra, compared to 20-30 rupees/kg in the normal season, enabling millions in earnings per acre.
• Crop cover and plastic mulch are crucial for winter protection; crop cover is reusable for 5-6 years, and mulch conserves moisture and prevents weeds.
• Khandwa's farmer advisor Navneet Rewapati highlights the high risk of powdery mildew in winter okra, emphasizing regular spraying for disease control.
• Farmers in Khandwa's Katkut area are successfully cultivating winter okra, attracting direct buyers and reducing transportation costs.

Why It Matters: Early winter okra cultivation offers significant profits through strategic timing, protective measures, and disease management.