Evaluation of Different Varieties of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] under Organic Farming Conditions in Mid Hills of Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

An experiment was conducted during the two consecutive summer-rainy seasons of 2010 and 2011, at Model Organic Farm, CSKHPKV, Palampur to identify the okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (Linn.) Moench.] varieties suitable for cultivation under organic farming conditions. The results revealed that amongst eithteen tested varieties/entries of okra, Nazuk was found to be the highest yielding (126.95 q/ha) variety which gave net profit of Rs. 1 20 918 and with a benefit: cost ratio of 1.74 in pooled data. The other promising varieties of okra suitable for cultivation under organic farming conditions in mid hill of Himalayas were S-51, VRO-4 and Arka Anamika with a yield potential of 116.52, 113.51 and 112.71 q/ha respectively and net profit and benefit: cost ratio of these varieties were Rs. 1 05 280, 1 00 765&99 565 and 1.52, 1.45&1.44, respectively.