Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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17 Aug 12 Shankar (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi there, Where do you get the best okra seeds... I tried buying from flower power in Sydney and ebay, but I cant get a single seed to germinate.... any help would be greatly appreciated... Thanks Shankar
29 Sep 12 Sylvester (Australia - temperate climate)
You can keep the best bean for seeds. Also I soaked the seeds in advance. They became much bigger arter the first 24 hours. Then started growing in another 24 hours.
23 Aug 12 Sue (Australia - temperate climate)
try Green harvest they have great seed

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