Okra
Okra
Key Requirements
| Land | Low |
| Labor | High |
| Capital | Medium |
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Markets
- Direct to Consumer
- Farmer's Market
- CSA
- Restaurants
Pest & Disease
Okra is highly susceptible to root knot nematodes. Other common diseases include fungal wilts and fruit rots. Insect pests include aphids, Japanese beetles and corn earworms.
$7640
Cost per Acre
Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.
$455
Returns per Acre
Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.
Challenges
- Labor intensive, especially when pods are ready to be harvested.
Opportunities
- Will grow on a wide range of soil types as long as the site is well-drained.
- High yields have been obtained with transplanted okra using black plastic mulch and drip irrigation.