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19 Nov 16, Cecilia (Australia - temperate climate)

Can you grow okra next to tomatoes and basil running out of garden space.

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16 May 16, Ayeka (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I planted okra seeds and realised belatedly that it's the wrong season for this vege. Is there any way I can salvage the plants? They have become strong seedlings, but I read that they don't do well in cold weather. Is planting it indoors until summer an option? Sorry, I am a total newb at gardening.

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29 Aug 12, Ravi (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

No! - It is quite OK for okra to start fruiting early - just wait till the weather gets a bit warmer, the plants will then grow up so quickly. Mka esure you keep picking up the okra when they are still tender (4 - 5 inches max)

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10 Nov 09, Khurram (Australia - temperate climate)

Can we ask you for other vegetables as well?

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07 Nov 09, Peddo (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Sadia, do not pick yellowish okra, wait a bit longer for the greenish hue. Prakash, throw away any okra that you put ant killer on, what were you thinking? It is poison! Stop ants with a little spray of garlic. Easy to make, crush garlic, add olive oil and water. Dmitri, hey, these growing tips are answers to questions, you ask...you get an answer. How far apart? 30cm should do it.

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02 Dec 10, Sam (Australia - arid climate)

Even if you're not growing organic, it is absolutely life-and-death important to only use the right chemicals and only use them EXACTLY as instructed on the packet. It is illegal to do otherwise, and for good reason! Farmers are required to undergo training to legally use things that home gardeners can buy off-the-shelf. Do not be fooled into thinking that because it came from the supermarket it's safe! (The same even applies to some organic controls.) Ant dust intended for on-ground application could stay on the plant and very toxic for a very long time, whereas a chemical intended for use on EDIBLE plants would be less toxic and break down faster or wash off cleanly.

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29 Oct 09, Dmitri (Australia - temperate climate)

Hey how come these growing tips never have spacing suggestions? How far apart should each Okra plant be?

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27 May 09, Prakash (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My okra plants came up very well, i saved them on very hot weather but i couldn't save them from ants & its all gone now. I used ant killer, spread them over the plants but ants were happily moving around & eating them.

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24 Apr 09, sadia (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have grown okra and they are bit yellowish and bit hard too. Is it ok to eat

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23 Mar 09, Sue Marler (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi there My first thoughts are to do a soil test - often soils from local stores are not always as 'organic' as they could be given the health regulations and processes before sale .....organic soils need healthy bacteria - one of the vital aspects of healthy organic soil. Create your own compost or worm farm and check the pH / mineral content of your soil too.

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