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Evaluation Of Varieties And Cultural Practices Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) For Production In Massachusetts, Renato Mateus
Evaluation Of Varieties And Cultural Practices Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) For Production In Massachusetts, Renato Mateus
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a traditional crop commercially cultivated in many parts of the world. Fresh okra has a high nutritional value and grows very quickly with high temperatures, which lends its production to more tropical areas. This study was implemented to evaluate different varieties of okra and determine the optimum density for production in Massachusetts. Two experiments were carried out between May and September of 2009 and 2010 at the UMass Research Farm in South Deerfield, MA. For the variety trial in 2009: Annie Oakley, Baby Bubba, Cajun Delight, Chifre de Veado, Clemson Spineless, Millionaire, North & …