Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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				T
				P

(Best months for growing Okra in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

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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02 Mar 23, Martha Chigova (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Can I plant okra in March
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30 Jan 23, Sharon (USA - Zone 10b climate): Can i grow okra year around? What variety to plant?
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01 Feb 23, Anonymous (USA - Zone 10b climate): Not advised. Choose any variety.
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13 Oct 22, Farin Bourne (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate): There are some amazing recipes of okra on YouTube for curried and fried okra
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04 Sep 22, Ted Ledbetter (USA - Zone 4b climate): I am in zone 4b never have good luck growing my okra tried it for a few years now northern lower Michigan.any help thank you ted
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12 Sep 22, Anonymous (USA - Zone 5b climate): Did you plant it at the right time.
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15 Jul 22, Joanna (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Has anyone grown Okra in Christchurch? I bought seeds coz I'm curious about them but it doesn't look like they grow in our Temps?
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27 Jan 24, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate): Have had limited success growing in a greenhouse in Christchurch - poor harvest despite healthy plants
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05 Mar 23, Dave Sinclair (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): N Otago /Waitaki River. Planted 12 seeds, late Dec, 3 seedlings 2 survived. 6 pods.by 5.3.23. Yes they do grow, In Hot House, but they like 20-30 degrees cel 24 hours a day. Dave.
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29 Jul 22, Tim (New Zealand - temperate climate): I've grown it in Chch before. It grew well (lots of vegetation) but I didn't get a very big harvest off it.
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Yes! Okra is a plant that came from Africa, and needs warm temps to germinate. Here is a little hint…my mother, who was raised on a farm here in Georgia, always soaked her okra seed for 12 to 24 hours in buttermilk. I have always done that as well, and it seems to help the seed sprout quicker. Water May do the same thing and be as effective, but using buttermilk may have some sort of advantage. Plus, it helps me to feel closer to my ancestors. : ). Of course, you may be able to start the seedlings indoors, depending on how many you will be planting.

- Christine

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