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The document discusses okra cultivation in the Philippines. Okra is widely grown as a warm season crop in regions like Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, and Bicol. While often considered a vegetable, okra is actually a fruit that is ready for harvest 60-70 days after planting when pods reach 2-3 inches. The main threats to okra farmers are various insects pests like whiteflies, caterpillars and bugs. To protect their crops, farmers often use chemical insecticides and pesticides, but these can be harmful and expensi
- Author
- Jyross Macapogas
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- EN