Diseases

Okra leaf curl virus

A virus spread by whiteflies. Okra leaves curl, thicken and the plant stays small.

Attacks

What it looks like

Okra leaf curl virus
AI-made example picture, checked by Wilson Otchere. Real plants can look a little different.

Every field looks a little different. If you are not sure, ask in the app’s Farmers, or ask an agronomist.

What to do

Agronomist’s note on okra

Vectored by whiteflies. Manage by uprooting infected plants and controlling weeds.

Also watch for

General advice from crop guides for Ghana. Before you spray, ask your agro-input dealer for a product registered for this pest, read the label, and wear gloves. For a serious attack, call your district agriculture office or an agronomist.

Catch it early

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