Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Harvesting and yield

• The crop is ready for first harvest in about 45 days after sowing. The green pods are to be picked when they are immature and fully grown but still tender. As the harvest is delayed, the total yield increases but the quality falls rapidly due to over maturity of pods, fiber development and rough surface. The yield of tender pods varies from 8-10t/ha in bush varieties and 12-15 tons in pole types.