Lavelna Okra: Yield, Maturity and Characteristics
Lavelna is a registered okra variety. The Philippine Seed Board approved it in 1970. UPCA bred it. It takes 45 to 60 days from sowing to the first harvest.
Its seller and farm sources add notes, listed at the end. Compare it with the others in our okra variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Pagtatanim ng gulay.
- Days to harvest: 45 to 60 days from sowing to the first harvest.
Key facts about Lavelna okra
| Trait | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| Registration | Philippine Seed Board |
| Year approved | 1970 |
| Breeder or owner | UPCA |
| Days to harvest | 45 to 60 days |
How long does it take, and how much does it yield?
Lavelna okra takes 45 to 60 days from sowing to the first harvest. A shorter crop frees the field sooner and dodges more of the weather, while a longer one often fills more. Its seller gives 45 to 60 days in the 1970 Seed Board row.
Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.
Is it resistant to pests and diseases?
No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.
The pests and diseases that hit okra fields most often: Cercospora leaf spot, Corn earworm, eggplant leafhopper, powdery mildew, root knot nematode. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.
What its seller and farm sources say
Why farmers know it: a Philippine bred (UPCA) okra on the 1970 Seed Board list, no current seller page was found in this check. Check these against what farmers near you have seen, because the same variety can do differently from one town to the next.
Where and when to plant Lavelna okra
Buyers want smooth, dark green pods picked young. Pick a variety that stays tender a day longer on the plant, because okra turns woody fast in the heat. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Land preparation for vegetables.
Before you buy seed
- Buy sealed packs or tagged sacks from an accredited dealer, and check the packing date and germination rate.
- Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
- Try it on a small area first, beside the variety you usually plant, before you switch the whole farm.
- Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.
Start freeOkra varieties like this one
These are the closest matches among the okra varieties we list. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.
- Clemson Spineless: 50 to 70 days, 1970
- Camiling Smooth
- Hagibis Verde
- Carmine Splendor
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