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)

Your comments and tips

12 Nov 15, jaxthegardener (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
it must be cooked....fried or cooked in a chutney
12 Apr 15, James (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I live in Tasmania and grow indoors. I picked up a variety called 'Louisiana 16's' from the American seed company Bakers Creek Seeds. They deal soley in Heirloom/Organic seeds. Louisiana 16's grow to 16" long (hence the name) and are still very tender. I think they cost me $5 and about the same in postage, I spent over $50 bucks on that site. Would Reccommend!
08 Feb 15, Sandy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I saw okra in checkers George york street
26 Jan 15, Linda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can i get fresh okra. East rand area
18 Nov 14, Lyn Sharrock (Australia - temperate climate)
I would love some of the long seeds from liiz.tw also ,I have not seen the long okra
10 Oct 14, liz (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have some okra seeds from my friend and he told me this is a long variety. The okra are still nice and tender when they're 20 cm long. Send me a prepaid envelope and I can share these seeds. Liiiz.tw@gmail. com
17 Feb 21, Ben (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Liz, I'm wondering if you still have the seeds for the long okra to share? I've been searching online for seeds of the long okra since Dec when I was given some fresh ones from a friend and was delighted that it tasted so good. Will send a prepaid envelope when I hear back from you. Thanks again
18 Nov 14, Leeta (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
if you still have some seed available, can I please have your address so I can send you an envelope. Thank you.
24 Oct 14, Anne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can I have your address so I can send you a prepaid envelope for some seeds...I haven't had the long pods for 20 years or so and wld dearly love to grow some.Thank you.
15 Sep 14, dorothy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi I am following this thread as I would like to know too, I live in Central Qld just out of Calliope area. Wooderson
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Has anyone grown Okra in Christchurch? I bought seeds coz I'm curious about them but it doesn't look like they grow in our Temps?

- Joanna

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