Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

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Not recommended for growing in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 14 - 24 inches apart
Harvest in 11-14 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Peppers (Capsicum, Chili), Eggplant (Aubergine)

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04 Mar 18, Jill (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Have been harvesting okra since last week Feb (Brisbane) but it's been really hot
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16 Feb 18, Anette (Australia - temperate climate): Is it too late to sow okra seed in Adelaide?
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19 Feb 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): You are Temperate zone. It says plant by Jan - you can give it a try.
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15 Feb 18, Hosheder (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I want to buy some okra seeds. Where can I buy them?
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01 Nov 23, Prakash Chandra (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Try internet Bunnings and other places have seeds as November is here it’s planting time .Cheaper to plant Seedlings .plenty of plants Seedlings sold in Auckland markets
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27 Mar 18, mark (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): I buy my okra seeds from bunnings in Hamilton.
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23 Feb 18, Larry Grigson (New Zealand - temperate climate): just noticed an okra pod seeds germinated inside the pod.. in the friidge .... planted out now
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15 Feb 18, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Try a search on-line for 'seed suppliers'
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08 Feb 18, Kristin (USA - Zone 10b climate): I don't think this is right. Your calendar says Okra will not grow in Miami, FL, (according to your site is 11a but USDA says 10b) But they grew and produced for me like crazy in the dead of summer. Granted I watered frequently but the heat did not faze them. And I am in Homestead, FL, 5 min from the Keys.
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14 Feb 20, Joseph Greene (USA - Zone 9b climate): I would think being in zone 10b you could grow whatever your heart desires!
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Usually I find plants at local markets, otherwise have to start from seed. Yates, Kings and Egmont have okra seeds of various types. The last lot of plants I bought were from a grower in Rama Rama, which is considerably further south than here, but much flatter and further from the sea so their climate can be quite dry and hot. I've never seen okra sold as plants or seedlings at generic garden centres. This may be because I live in urban Auckland and the weather is borderline for growing okra - first sign of coldness and they halt and sometimes never start growing again. Humid conditions can also attract powdery mildew here.

- Lee

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Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

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