Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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12 Mar 12 Sue Averay (Australia - temperate climate)
I ran an okra trial in my Adelaide eastern suburbs garden this year. Best spot by far is on eastern fence with plenty of afternoon sun, second best on southern wall of house with morning sun from north and afternoon dappled shade. Planted out seeds in November, slow germination through our cool early summer, really took off in late January and are fruiting well. I give them fortnightly Powerfeed. No sign of disease, despite humid spells, and very tolerant of a few days without water.
18 Mar 12 Rob (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Fantastic results for okra here in Brisbane as well! We grow them every year and eat them in a lot of cooking. No problem except for the caterpillar from the moth similar to cabbage moth - really does the plant in fast! Spray with white oil and watch for the signs of leaves being stripped - the holes are the grasshoppers!
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