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When to plant Okra in Debubawi Mibrak
These figures also cover Debubawi Mierab, where the engine returns the same answer.
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Okra (derere, idelele, lady's finger, gumbo) is a tall, hairy, hot-weather vegetable grown for its tender green pods — the slippery, 'drawing' relish that thickens the pot.
| Measure | Rain-fed | With irrigation |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Favourable | |
| When to plant | 7 Jun 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks | 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 |
| Expected harvest | about 5.5 t/ha | about 14.0 t/ha |
| Harvest | From 22 Jul 2027 to 20 Aug 2027, depending on the planting date | |
| Ready to harvest | 45–65 days after planting | |
| Rain meets its needs | 84% | |
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
If you only get one chance to plant, aim for around 7 Jun 2027. That is the point in the window where the rains are most reliably established.
This season's rainfall outlook for Debubawi Mibrak is close to normal, so these dates match the pattern the area usually follows.
Planting after 16 Jun 2027 leaves the crop short of season: it runs into the dry months before it has finished filling.
What decides this in Debubawi Mibrak
| Rain and temperature | 76% |
|---|---|
| The soil | 96% |
| The lie of the land | 88% |
For okra in Debubawi Mibrak, rain and temperature is the tightest of the three at 76%. This one is fixed. It is why the planting window above is where it is — hitting those dates is the whole of your control here.
The 2027 season in Debubawi Mibrak
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | June 2027 to September 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 455 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 455 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| What that supports | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 60% of this area. |
| 60% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 82 growing days · about 460 mm · June to September |
|---|---|
| 20% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 82 growing days · about 470 mm · June to September |
| 20% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 83 growing days · about 460 mm · June to September |
last updated 1 October 2026
Temperature holds back about 35% of yield here.
What okra needs to grow here
| Soil it likes | well-drained sandy loam or loam soil |
|---|---|
| Soil sourness (pH) | Happiest between pH 6.0 and 6.7 |
| Spacing | 53 cm between rows, 38 cm between plants |
| Feed it most with | nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium |
What it takes to grow okra in Debubawi Mibrak
| Planting material | About 55,000 plants per hectare |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | About 28 kg per hectare |
| Phosphate (P₂O₅) | About 6 kg per hectare |
| Potash (K₂O) | About 30 kg per hectare |
| In the shops | A basal compound at planting — Compound D, or an NPK blend — covers the phosphate and potash. A nitrogen top dressing — urea or AN — goes on once the crop is established. |
These are the nutrients a okra crop of that size carries off the field. What you actually apply depends on what your soil already holds — which is what a soil test, or the app's field records, tell you.
What to watch for
Grow Okra with a plan, not a guess
Everything above describes Debubawi Mibrak as a whole — your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates. The Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
Okra in nearby districts
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
Will okra grow well in Debubawi Mibrak?
Debubawi Mibrak rates as favourable for okra.
When should I plant okra in Debubawi Mibrak?
Typically 7 Jun 2027 to 16 Jun 2027, forecast-adjusted.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Debubawi Mibrak, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.
