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Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger

Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed.
Best planted at soil temperatures between 20°C and 35°C.

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25 Jan 08 Cath (Unknown climate)
is there a secret to germinating okra seeds?
27 Jan 08 Chris (Unknown climate)
You can speed up germination by soaking the seeds overnight. This can allow them to germinate in 5 days. Normally it will take around 15 days.

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