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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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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15 Sep 14, Doug dobsa (Australia - tropical climate): Where can I obtain seeds and or seedlings from I live in Central Queensland
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21 Sep 14, Shannon (Australia - temperate climate): I just bought Okra seeds online from Eden Seeds, they have a couple of varieties available. Cheers, Shannon.
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10 Aug 14, Robert Mabaso (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): H,i am in Johanesburg, where can I get Okra seeds, I need to plant it, Thanks
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02 Sep 14, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I BOUGHT SOME AT THE LOCAL HYPER IN EDENVALE,
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29 Aug 15, Reuben Pillay (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): You mean you bought Okra seeds at the local Hyperama in Edenvlae?
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06 Aug 14, Arnold (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): What is the right period of the year for planting okra from seed, in south africa?
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23 Jun 14, Charlene Kerst (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I am very interested in growing or buying Okra I live in Port Elizabeth and wondered if you could tell me where I can buy them or seeds to harvest.
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25 Jun 14, farmgrl (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): www.bidorbuy.co.za
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11 Apr 14, Kalyanie (Australia - temperate climate): I was so delighted to read peter's comment.I bought some from bunnings and we are unable to find long variety here in WA. Peter would you be able to send some long variety seeds for me.We used to grow them back home. Thank you .
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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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