The influence of phosphorus fertilization on yield of okra, cv. Santa Cruz was evaluated. The research was carried out in the experimental design of randomized blocks, with five treatments (0; 44; 88; 132 and 176 kg ha-1 of P), and four replications. The maximum number of fruits per plant (43) was obtained with the maximum level of 176 kg ha-1 of P. The estimated maximum yield of commercial fruits (38.6 t ha-1), was related to 139 kg ha-1 of P. The application of 137 kg ha-1 of P provided the highest economical income, yielding 38.3 t ha-1 of commercial fruits, with an increment of fruits of 17.4 t ha-1. The most economic level represented 98% of that responsible for the maximum yield, indicating that the okra responded economically to the use of P in sandy soil and, of the P level responsible for the maximum commercial yield of fruits were related to 40 mg dm-3 of available P in soil (Mehlich 1), and the level responsible for the highest economic income was related to 38 mg dm-3.
Abelmoschus esculentus; phosphated fertilization; Quartz psamment; economic income
