ELP REPORT

On
Commercial Horticulture

Submitted to
Faculty of Agriculture,
Oriental University, Indore

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR

THE DEGREE OF

B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture,

By
Student Name‑ Pankaj Yadav
Enrollment No.‑ OUI120BAG129

Gate No.1, Sanwer Rd, opposite Revati Range, Jakhya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453555Module Report Approved by
the Student’s Advisory Committee

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 DECLARATION AND UNDERTAKING BY THE CANDIDATE
I, …PANKAJ YADAV…S/o …MR. SANTOSH YADAV…, Enrollment No. …OUI120BAG129…,
Certify that the work embodied in the Module Reports entitled …ELP REPORT ON COMMERCIAL
FARMING …has been carried out by me under the guidance of .…………..Faculty of Agriculture, Oriental
University, Indore. The matter embodied in the report has not been submitted for the award of any other
Degree/ Diploma. Due credit has been made to all the assistance and help.

I, undertake the complete responsibility that any act of misinterpretation, mistakes

and errors of fact are entirely of my own.

Place: Student Name; Pankaj Yadav

Date: (Enrollment No.); OUI120BAG129

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I inevitable once regard administration, gratitude for the horn able Vice chancellor………..oriental University,
Indore for his gracious and dynamic leadership to start Module programme for giving the chance to students above
the ground reality with research work and Experience Learning Programme.

I am also deeply indebted to ………….. Director of Agriculture Department completion of our experience during
the performance. I am also convey thanks from care of my heart to………… for his keeped interest, guidance and
needed facilities provided by him during the experience learning program activities work feed to convey my sincere
thanks to. Mr. Abhishek Kumar Assistant Professor, Module Instructor and also thanks to deep knowledge and
guidance team of professors department of Agriculture for his continuous pain stacking efforts and critical
suggestion during the ELP.

Special thanks to my friends and group members, those who are work together and get complete the ELP program
professionally.

Place: Student Name ; Pankaj Yadav

Date: (Enrollment No.); OUI120BAG129

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 CONTENT

S.NO. CHAPTER PAGE NO.

1. INTRODUCTION 05

2. LAND PREPARATION 06

3. SEED RATE & SOWING 07

4. FERTILIZER 08

5. WEED CONTROL & IRRIGATION 09

6. PEST & PEST CONTROL 10

7. HARVESTING 11

8. CONCLUSION 12

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 INTRODUCTION

Experiential Learning Programmes (ELP)Experiential learning programme has been introduced at Bachelor
degree with the specific objective of learning by hands‑on participation, by trying, making errors, and gradually
narrowing the margin between failure and success. Work‑based experiential learning through agricultural‑related
supervised experiences provide practical, real‑world experiences in agriculture, develop a positive work ethic, and
meet realistic occupational expectations.Experiential learning that involves setting up of instructional farms for
production (crop, animal and fish) agronomy, model plants for food processing and value addition for product
diversification and engineering workshops for manufacturing, operation and maintenance of farm machinery and
equipment. The aim of the scheme is to involve student for learning in the environment of experimental farms, model
plants and engineering workshops. It inspires greater confidence, competitiveness and competence among students to
meet needs of private sector and to undertake self‑employment in vocations of their choice.

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 LAND PREPARATION

Okra can be cultivated in wide range of soil. The ideal soil for okra cultivation is sandy loam to clay loam with
rich organic matter and better drainage facility. The pH of soil should be 6.0 to 6.5. Do not cultivate crop in
alkaline soil. To prepare the soil for okra cultivation, traditional tillage methods such as deep‑plowing, disking,
and harrowing can be used. The land is prepared by giving 5‑6 deep ploughings and levelling is done by two or
three planking. Apply well decomposed cowdung@100qtl/acre in soil at time of last ploughing. Ridges and
Furrow type of layout is use. One issue that may arise with traditional clean tillage methods is the depletion of soil
organic matter. This can happen because the physical disruption of the soil cuts up organic residues,

[LAND PREPARATION BY MANUAL]

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 Seed Rate & Sowing

During summer, vegetative growth is relatively less and seeds are sown at a closer spacing of 45 x 20 cm or even less.
Seed rate required is 18‑20 kg/ha. During kharif, plant grows vigorously with more branching and seeds are sown at
wider spacing of 60 x 30 cm for branching types and 45 x 30 cm for non branching types. Seed rate recommended for
kharif is 8‑10 kg/ha.

For seed treatment use any one fungicide from the following:

SOWING
Time of sowingThe ideal time for raising nursery is from October end to mid of November. Cover the nursery area with
50 % shade net and cover the sides using 40 / 50 mesh insect proof nylon net. Seedlings are ready for transplantation in
30‑40 days (Usually in February ‑ March).

[MANUALLY SEED SOWING]

FUNGICIDE NAME Quantity (Dosage per kg

seed)
Carbendazim 2 gm
Thiram 3 gm

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POPULAR VARIETIES WITH THEIR YIELD
1. ‘Alabama Red’: The okra cultivar Alabama red sprouts initially red pods from red stems. Other prominent okras of
the same coloring include ‘Hill Country Red,’ ‘Bowling Red,’ and ‘Red Velvet’.
2. ‘Annie Oakley’: This okra hybrid produces a strong crop for its harvesters. Its companion cultivar.
3. ‘Blondy’: This type of okra gets its name from its more pale green appearance.
4. ‘Burgundy’: Burgundy okra is notable, as the name would suggest, due to its deep burgundy pods. It also sprouts
yellow flowers.
5. ‘Cajun Delight’: Originating in the southern part of the United States, ‘Cajun Delight’ okra is a regular ingredient in
gumbo stew, a Louisiana staple.
6. ‘Clemson Spineless’: This okra derives its name from its spineless pods.
7. ‘Emerald Green Velvet’: Emerald Green Velvet okra is an heirloom variety (or open‑pollinated type) of okra notable
for vibrant, dark green pods. Here are ten types of okra to consider:

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 WEED CONTROL
Weeding is done to control the growth of weeds in okra. Earthing up in the rows should be done in rainy season
crop. First weeding is done after 20‑25 days of sowing and second weeding is done after 40‑45 days of sowing.
Application of Fluchoralin 48%@1 liter per acre or Pendimethalin@1ltr/acre or [email protected]/acre is used
as pre‑emergence herbicide for controlling weeds in Bhindi is found an effective method.

[MANUAL WEED CONTROLLING]

IRRIGATION
re sowing irrigation should be given in summer season crop to ensure good germination if sufficient moisture is not
present in soil. The next irrigation is given after seed germination. Then the field is irrigated after 4 to 5 days in
summer and 10 to 12 days in rainy season.

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 PEST AND PEST CONTROL

Shoot and fruit borer Larvae bore in shoots and affect nodes,
causing drooping of shoots.

Leafhopper Polyphagous, pest that causes heavy loss

during the years.

Whitefly Sucks cell sap usually from the ventral

surface of leaves and injects toxic saliva into
plant tissues.
Mite Causes significant damage to the crop.

Cabbage looper Leaf‑feeding caterpillar pest that can bore

into pods.

Corn earworm Leaf‑feeding caterpillar pest that can bore

into pods.

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 Harvesting and Yield

• The fruits are ready for harvest in about 45‑60 days after seed sowing, depending upon variety and season.
• Generally, medium‑sized (7‑10 cm long) tender pods, which can be easily snapped from the plant, are harvested.
• Harvesting is carried out once in 3‑4 days as all the fruits do not mature at the same time.
• Yield of the Bhendi varies greatly depending upon variety and season of cultivation.
• On average, Bhendi yields 7.5‑10 t/ha, while the yield of hybrid varieties ranges from 15‑22 t/ha.

[MANUALY HARVESTING OF OKRA ]

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 Conclusion

In the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP), students can learn about okra cultivation, including seed production,
agronomic practices, fertilization, harvesting, and pest management. The ELP can provide hands‑on learning
experiences in agriculture, develop a positive work ethic, and meet realistic occupational expectations. Through the
ELP, students can gain practical, real‑world experiences in agriculture and develop the skills necessary for successful
careers in the agriculture industry.

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