1、 Flowering period

The flowering period of okra is from May to September. As an annual herb, flowering time is often related to planting time. It usually takes about 50-55 days from emergence to flowering. It should be noted that each flower can only bloom for a few hours. It usually blooms in the morning and withers at noon. It can be harvested after 3-4 days

2、 Reasons for non flowering

1. Lack of light: okra itself likes to grow in a place with sufficient light. If the environment is too dark and the plant does not get enough light, it is difficult to carry out photosynthesis, synthesize nutrients, and grow in vain, which is not conducive to flowering. Therefore, if you want it to bloom, you must provide long-term light. And it is not afraid of strong light, so it does not need shade in summer

2. Temperature is too low: okra is not resistant to low temperature and has high requirements for temperature. If it is lower than 17 ℃, plant growth will slow down and flowering will be affected at the same time. Usually in the growth period, the temperature should be controlled between 25-30 ℃, so as to ensure the healthy development of plants. If the temperature is too low, you need to keep warm, otherwise you will fall buds and reduce its yield

3. Too much water: okra doesn't like water and doesn't need much water. Especially in the growth period, proper water control has the effect of promoting flowers. If the water supply is sufficient, the plant will continue to grow, which is not conducive to flowering. You can extend the watering interval, wait until the soil is dry, and pay attention to ventilation to reduce the humidity of the environment

4. Lack of nutrients: okra grows in barren places and is not easy to blossom. It is generally necessary to apply enough base fertilizer during planting and topdressing during its growth period, so as to make the plant have enough nutrients for growth and development