Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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06 Dec 15 John (Australia - temperate climate)
Dear friends, I recently bought two okra samplings and transplanted them in two different pot of size 34 -36cms with organic potting mix. Can anyone please help me by saying how much should I water fail and the bottom leaf is turning yellow. I belong to Sunshine coast. I true tomato and its dead so I don't want my okra to die as well. Please help.
13 Feb 16 Lyndy (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello. I was,wondering how successful you have been with the okra. I bought a well established plant today and planted in my no dig raised garden beds. it gets full sun late morning until late afternoon. I water my veg patch every might during summer.
17 Dec 15 Kevin (Australia - temperate climate)
I grow Okra from seeds but if they get too wet the roots rot and plants die. Important not to have plants in pots that are too big for same reason. As plants grow I transplant from small too larger pots thus preventing root rot. It's important to give enough water to keep compost damp but not to over water. I water when I notice the surface of compost is drying out
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