Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
S	S	S	S	S	S
	T	T	T	T	T	T
	P	P	P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Okra in Australia - tropical 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 Dec 23, Mazzy (Australia - sub-tropical climate): This response is probably a bit late but laws are quite strict in Australia about importing seeds from overseas due to the risk of introducing plant diseases.
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13 Dec 20, Peter Widdows (Australia - temperate climate): Where would I be able to get the seeds to grow the okra plant from whats the best way to grow the plant and are they already being grown in Australia as a food source
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18 Feb 21, Bert (Australia - temperate climate): I got my seeds from The Reject Shop. Prevent mildew on okra plants 1 Part Milk 9 Part water 1 tsp bicarb
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14 Dec 20, (Australia - temperate climate): Internet seed selling companies. Maybe sold at capital city f &v markets. Google if commercially grown in aus.
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31 Oct 20, Surinder (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Please confirm from where to get okra seeds in Hamilton
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04 Nov 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): On the internet or try local gardening shops
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16 Jul 20, haidar (Australia - temperate climate): live in Melbourne Australia,when can I grow okra
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16 Jul 20, Liz (Australia - temperate climate): Check this page https://www.gardenate.com/plant/Okra
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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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02 Oct 19, Joey (Australia - temperate climate): It's best to soak the seeds overnight first before sowing into seed trays. Last year I sowed the seeds straight into the garden bed and they were all gone. This year I did a bit of research and found
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Hey i have a few Okra plants growing that i have just planted out in the back yard as seedlings and they are growing strong, i have found some small flower buds on the young plants and was wondering if this is common with transplants or if i should cut the buds off and allow the young plants to focus on growing as they are still quite small. My zucchini seem to be growing flowers already and they are only small, recent transplants. Has anyone experience anything similiar?

- Dmitri

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