Response of organic farming technology on yield and quality of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench.] under mid - hill of H.P.

The present studies were undertaken in on okra cultivar P-7. The treatments comprised of three combined sources of fertilizers and pesticides each i.e.B₁-F.Y.M. + Dense organic manure, B₂-Bio-fertilizer + Dense organic manure, Ba-Recommended chemical fertilizer and P₁-Neemax, P₂-Garlic extract, P₃-Recommended pesticides Endosulfan, respectively. The treatment having F.Y.M. + Dense Organic manure in combinations of all pesticides gave highest yield with good protein content, prolonged shelf life, highest net profit/unit area and per rupee investment over the others. However, treatment having bio-fertilizer + dense organic manure gave highest vitamin C content and low nitrate level in marketable produce.