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Frequency of Weeding Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) for Optimum Growth and Yield

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

G. O. Iremiren
G. O. Iremiren
Affiliation:
Department of Crop Production, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria
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Summary

Field experiments were carried out during the rainy seasons of 1985 and 1986 to examine the frequency of weeding necessary for the optimum growth and yield of okra in Nigeria. Weed removal within 12 weeks of sowing generally resulted in significantly better crop growth and yield than that in the weedy check. Weeding once as early as four weeks was as beneficial to okra growth and yield as two or three weedings later in the 12 week period. Weed removal four times at 3, 6, 9 and 12 weeks significantly enhanced crop growth and pod yield over all other treatments. For good pod yields, protection from weed competition over most of the duration of crop growth is therefore essential. Such weed removal may enhance crop yield partly by increasing aeration and water movement in the soil.

Type
Research Article
Information
Experimental Agriculture , Volume 24 , Issue 2 , April 1988 , pp. 247 - 252
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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