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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28 Feb 19, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
Try an internet search - google or duckduckgo.com
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27 Jan 19, Mrunal (Australia - temperate climate)
I had grow okra seed directly to my back yard in the soil on Dec 2018 last week but there is no any germination find out so please guide me for further perusal
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03 Dec 19, Mary (Australia - temperate climate)
Okra takes 10-14 days to germinate so be patient.
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29 Jan 19, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
You need warm weather without it being too hot. Read the above and maybe try again later this year.
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24 Dec 18, Nkumbulo J. Ntshapha (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
As we are approaching the month of January, is it the right time for Okra? I'm in SA in KZN south coast. Thanking you in anticipation
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18 Nov 18, Iman (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I moved to west Mackay last week. Where can I find Okra seeds to buy please? If ni space to plant at apartment what do you suggest ? Any farm or garden to rent a part if it? Thanks
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04 Mar 19, Anna (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I got some okra seeds from the Asian Italian grocer on Shakespeare street.
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01 Dec 18, Darcy (Australia - tropical climate)
theseedcollection.com I get most of my seeds from there. They are quite cheap, I paid less than $2 for a small pack of okra seeds. They are Chem/pesticide free, non GMO etc and have a good selection of heirlooms too! Or, go to the Whitsundays markets in Mackay on a Wednesday morning, buy a bag of okra & harvest the seeds from them. Maybe plant into a big pot on a wheel base so u can move it in & out depending on the weather without hurting your back :)
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18 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try Boondie Seeds. I have no idea about where to grow it - rent or farm - ask around or try pots.
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10 Sep 18, Andy Mafata (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can i use okra for diabetes
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