Drip irrigation boosts Okra yield by 22% while saving water
Researchers conducted an experiment to figure out how much water and nutrients okra plants need when grown using drip irrigation. They found that using drip irrigation with the right amount of water and fertilizer led to higher okra yields compared to traditional irrigation methods. The best results were seen when using 0.8 times the crop's water needs along with 80% of the recommended fertilizer amount. This method produced an average yield of 13 tons per hectare, which is more than what was achieved with conventional irrigation. By using drip irrigation and fertigation with water-soluble fertilizer, farmers can grow okra more efficiently, saving water and increasing productivity and quality of the crop.