Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo
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- 03 Apr 10 Raelene (Australia - temperate climate)
- Have tried for past three years to grow okra, with no success. Have asked many people, and no -one knows what it is or how to grow. Love it in stews and soups. This site has helped, but now have to wait until next spring/summer to try again. I am in southern victoria.
- 02 Dec 10 Sam (Australia - arid climate)
- I have heard of using black plastic as mulch, or no mulch, to help warm up the soil for Tomatoes. (The dark colours absorb more heat, whereas straw mulch reflects the sun's heat away). Then you mulch later on when the weather warms up. Maybe that will help with your Okra. Even 20C is very warm, for soil. Maybe you need to plant it a little later or in better sun?
- 09 Oct 10 Dana (Australia - temperate climate)
- Okra needs really warm weather and plenty of sun. Southern Victoria may be too cold for it to succeed. You could try starting the seeds early and planting in the hottest spot in your garden.
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