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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29 May 20, Maggie Sorrels (USA - Zone 8b climate): Is it too late to plant okra seeds ? How long till harvest?
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17 May 20, Chuck Celestine (USA - Zone 8b climate): it's May 16th and I'm wanting to sow some okra seeds. Has anyone had success in zone 8b? Would love some tips, for i don't have much room so I do mostly containers, but I can make space if needed. Thanks so much Chuck Celestine
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01 May 20, Bob (USA - Zone 9a climate): Is it best to direct sow or transplant okra in 9a.
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09 May 20, Kimberly Borzillo (USA - Zone 7b climate): direct sow....can do 2 week succession planting... okra loves hot weather and is very forgiving.
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21 Apr 20, Suresh (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I GOT A OKRA PLANT IN MY GARDEN , Grown really well and healthy and blooming a lot of buds and flowers. But the buds turns brown and falls. I need to know what's the solution for that? The plants are about three months old.
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26 Mar 21, Benny (New Zealand - temperate climate): That's because pollination didn't happen. Manually pollinate them by taking a cotton bud, rub the pollen on the female part of the flower.
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22 Apr 20, M (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I suggest you research on the internet why they are falling off. I have never grown them.
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30 Oct 19, Ronald thivhedzani mutshweni (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Is right to grow okra in November, am staying at Hagumbu village, I got water to water the plants
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13 Nov 19, anon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Check the calendar at the top of the Okra page. Make sure you are using your correct climate zone.
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26 Sep 19, Charulata Shah (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I live on the Goldcoast,QLD. I planted some okra seeds about 3 weeks ago. Still no signs of germination. How long does it take to germinate?
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I got mine from Bunnings, i I only planted about 5 plants, but they sure have produced a lot. I have another 12 i just planted, i'll do more in the next few weeks. They produce a lot in Brisbane, so if you need a lot of seeds, you may want a pack from bunnings or ebay, let the first crop go to seed, and next season you have loads of seeds to use?

- Taryn

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Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

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