Okra variety trial for southern Ontario and southern Québec
Farmer: Rav Singh; Orlando Martin Lopez Gomez; Nikola Barsoum; Jessica Tong; Rashel Tremblay; Nasser Boumenna; Paterne Mirindi; Hamidou Maïga
Farm:
Region: All
Publish Date: May 1, 2023
Article Type: Research Project
Research Priorities: Seed Production, Selection & Breeding
Rav and the other farmers wanted to document the best okra varieties for production across different farms in southern Ontario and Québec.
In a Nutshell
- High variability among varieties made it difficult to distinguish “best” and “worst” okra varieties
- Emerald Green performed well with respect to germination, yield, ratings, and grower preferences
- Market and CSA customers like all varieties, so go with the varieties that are best suited to your production system