Evaluation of the effects of liquid organic fertilizers on the production of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), in the rainy season Evaluación de efectos de abonos orgánicos líquidos en la producción de quimbombó (Abelmoschus esculentus), en época lluviosa

Abstract

The cultivation of Abelmoschus esculentus L., commonly known as okra, is a vegetable with high nutritional value that is grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the application of liquid organic fertilizers on okra production during the rainy season, with a cultivation period of 90 days. To conduct this study, an experiment was designed using a randomized complete block approach. Three different treatments were established, which consisted of the application of the following liquid organic fertilizers: biolsupermagro (2 L per 200 L of water), bocashi (2 L per 200 L of water) and vermicompost (2 L per 200 L of water). ). These treatments were applied consistently throughout the study period. After 90 days from sowing, various variables related to the growth and yield of okra plants were evaluated. The results obtained revealed that the most effective treatment was the one that used vermicompost as fertilizer, since greater development of the plants was observed in terms of root length, plant length, number of leaves per plant, number of flowers per plant, days to flowering, days to fruiting, number of fruits per plant and weight of fruits with a length of 5 to 7 cm, which are fruits suitable for consumption due to their edible texture. This study demonstrates that the application of vermicompost as a liquid organic fertilizer has a significantly positive effect on okra production, which translates into greater plant growth and yield.