Effect of cycocel on flowering, fruiting and yield of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] cv. Kashi Pragati

Various concentrations of growth retardant cycocel (150, 300 and 450 ppm) were applied as seed soaking alone, foliar spray (20 and 40 days after sowing) alone and seed soaking along with foliar spray to study the effect on flowering, fruiting and yield of okra cv. Kashi Pragati. Among the various treatments, cycocel @ 450 ppm as both seed soaking and foliar spray was found to be effective in enhancing the flowering, number of pods per plant, average pod weight, pod length and hence the pod yield.