You can't beat Home Grown Okra for flavor and the cost. You can purchase from Coles Occasionally but will cost around $10 Per/KG. Also try the Asian Supermarkets, they will also have.
11 Apr 16 Bob Dobbs (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
We are going into the wrong season now, but next season why don't you grow your own? For Melbourne - sow your seeds mid-spring so that the plants grow into summer. I have had a fantastic crop of okra this season and am still harvesting them. I have deep-frozen a whole lot of them so that I may enjoy them in winter. I am in Brisbane so that makes a big difference, but you could have a good crop as well provided you time you sowing seed/growing conditions right. Plant out about 10 - 12 plants for a good crop, since you need to freeze some as well for winter. Seeds are available at Bunnings. All the best, Bob.
Hi Bob, I'm in Brisbane and just planted some okra seeds. Am i to late? Not sure what is the best time to plant okra in Brisbane please? And what are the optimum months for fruiting? Thanks much
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