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Okra Production in California

José Aguiar, Milt McGiffen, Eric Natwick and, Etaferahu Takele (2011)

Summary

Although California has relatively little acreage in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), it is an important cash crop for small-scale farmers. Riverside County has the most okra with 150 acres (60 ha), and other counties produce small amounts. This fact sheet addresses soil requirements, cultural practices, pest control, harvesting and handling techniques, with a limited explanation of how the market works.