Vol. 8, Issue 3 (2019)

Author(s):
Sanjay Kumar Jangde, Dr. RK Jaiswal, Sonendra Jangde and Dharmendra Kumar Kurre

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Evaluation of different varieties/hybrids of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.] under late sown condition of malwa region’’ was conducted at the Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Indore (M.P.) during late kharif the year 2015-2016. The experimental materials for the present investigation were comprised of fifteen varieties (Parbhani Kranti, Jhilmil, No.55, Shakti, Arya Mohini, Sahiba, NO.64, Okra Hrita, Sarmili, Hisar Unnat, Sonal, Shaan, Cos.2106, Ns-801 Saarika of the okra. These varieties were sown in experimental field in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The genotype Saarika recorded highest yield (142.64q/ha) followed by Ns-801 (138.17 q/ha). Saarika recorded highest plant height ((92.68 cm), maximum number of functional leaves ((23.43), maximum leaf area (246.10 cm²) and Leaf length 17.59 cm.