Universal Journal of Applied Science(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 2(3), pp. 64 - 67
DOI: 10.13189/ujas.2014.020302
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Effect of Cultivar and Sowing Date on Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench.) Seed Yield

Ayoub Zeyada Elhag ^*, Afrah Awad Ahmed
Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural Studies, Sudan University of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted during two consecutive years (2008/2009) at the Experimental farm, College of Agricultural Studies, Sudan University of Science and Technology. The effects of three sowing dates, 1st and 20th of July and 10th of August on seed yield of two okra cultivars (Khartoumia and Wad Gammer) were studied. Split plot design with cultivars as main plot and sowing date as subplot and in four replications was used. The seeds were sown on one side of 70 cm ridges and 10 cm plant spacing. All other cultural practices were done as recommended. Both vegetative growth (50% flowering) and seed yield (after pod drying) were evaluated. The results showed that late sowing (20th of July and 10th of August) had significant negative effects on both vegetative growth and seed yield of both cultivars in both years. The best vegetative growth and seed yield were obtained at 1st of July. Almost similar negative response of both cultivars to late sowing was noticed. It could be concluded that both okra growth and seed yield were significantly negative affected by late sowing (last week of July or later). Although no significant differences were noticed between the two cultivars in their response to sowing date okra cultivars might differ in their response to sowing date. Accordingly for high okra seed yield sowing on the first two weeks of July may be recommend for Khartoum State and areas of similar conditions.

KEYWORDS
Sowing Date, Okra Cultivars, Vegetative Growth, Seed Yield

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ayoub Zeyada Elhag , Afrah Awad Ahmed , "Effect of Cultivar and Sowing Date on Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench.) Seed Yield," Universal Journal of Applied Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 64 - 67, 2014. DOI: 10.13189/ujas.2014.020302.

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Ayoub Zeyada Elhag , Afrah Awad Ahmed (2014). Effect of Cultivar and Sowing Date on Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench.) Seed Yield. Universal Journal of Applied Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), 2(3), 64 - 67. DOI: 10.13189/ujas.2014.020302.