Okra, also known as lady's finger, is a warm-season crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained sandy loam soils. It needs a warm climate and rainfall of about 400-600 mm.

India is the world's largest producer of okra, accounting for about 25% of the world's production. The major okra-growing states in India are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.

The cultivation of okra involves several steps, including land preparation, sowing, irrigation, weeding, pest control, and harvesting. The crop is harvested by hand, and the okra pods are then eaten fresh, cooked, or pickled. Okra is a versatile crop that is used in a variety of dishes. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.

A few of the many diseases and weeds that can affect cotton cultivation in India include okra leaf spot, okra wilt, okra mosaic virus, anthracnose, powdery mildew, amaranth, sorghum halepense, cyperus rotundus, common lambsquarters, and velvetleaf. The best way to prevent these problems is to use good agricultural practices, such as crop rotation, weed control, and the use of resistant varieties.