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 20°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 35 - 60 cm apart
  • Harvest in 11-14 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Peppers (Capsicum, Chili), Eggplant (Aubergine)

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13 Apr 16, Ami (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks mate, but i dont have spaces to grow it. I think i'll just having Kiwifruit cause looks like they have similar benefit.
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23 Mar 16, Geoff McGuigan (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I purchase either seeds or seedling so I can grow this versatile vegetable
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24 Mar 16, Justin (Australia - temperate climate)
We bought both seeds and seedlings in Bunnings and are currentley growing Canberra Eden Seeds has interesting varieties
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09 Mar 16, ellen van wyk (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hear very good for colesterol and diabetis
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08 Mar 16, Bruno de ingeniis (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
i grow okra but it has developed raised pimple like spots on the fruit, can u tell me what causes this so I can deal with it thanku
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29 Feb 16, anna (Australia - temperate climate)
HI i'm in victoria, austraila, i would love some okra seeds. Please send me email, so i can pass on address......thankyou regards anna
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05 Jan 16, (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in the nothern cape ( douglas) i would like to know where i can get okra plant (ladys finger)?
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02 Jan 16, Bennet (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Nicky, Good to heard your valuable comment. I would like to pay you a visit to get an idea how to prepare my soil for Okra back yard project. Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Bennet
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30 Dec 15, N.MADHAVAN (Australia - temperate climate)
you can get the seeds from any nursery, bunnings or reject shop
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30 Dec 15, N.MADHAVAN (Australia - temperate climate)
I used to grow Okra successfully in the past. lately I am having problems in growing them. Some times I do find the freshly emerged has been cut in to two. Has any one had similar problem. What could it be due to?
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