Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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

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 68°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 14 - 24 inches apart
Harvest in 11-14 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Peppers (Capsicum, Chili), Eggplant (Aubergine)

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28 May 24, (USA - Zone 9a climate): 3 days before the full moon.
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12 Jul 24, Anonymous (USA - Zone 8b climate): Can I plant okra for fall in area 8B?
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14 Jul 24, (USA - Zone 8b climate): Best to wait until March if you can
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13 Mar 25, Zayra Marie Bactad (USA - Zone 10a climate): I’m in zone 10 It tried to plant OKRA as seed starter ..put ininside at night and out in a day..a lot of them died..they will germinate,liive a little..BUT will not thrive and have big leaves..they look stunted..I think based on the dates, FEBRUARY AND MARCH are still cold for them..
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05 May 25, TLow (USA - Zone 7b climate): I'm in zone 7b. Okra loves to be hot, and I don't plant them until my temps are in the 70s. I direct sow. Once they feel the heat, they take off and are rather prolific. I usually plant Big Bubba or Carmine Splendor, which is a red variety.
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