Response of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] to levels of fertilizers

The response of two okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) varieties (Mahyco-12 and Parbhani Kranti) to fertilizer application was examined using four levels of fertilizers (60-40-20, 90-60-40, 120-80-60 and 150-100-80 of N-P₂O₅ -K₂ O kg ha⁻¹). Mahyco-12 recorded significantly higher plant height, LAI, internode length and number of branches per plant, as compared to variety Parbhani Kranti and showed earlier 50% flowering and first picking stages. The yield attributes and fruit yield of Mahyco-12 was significantly higher than Parbhani Kranti. Application of 150:100:80 kg NPK ha⁻¹ significantly increased growth, yield attributes and fruit yield of okra.