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Okra

ST365015

Growing Season

Summer

Light

Full Sun

Watering

Low

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Supporting Plants

Basil, Eggplant, Hot Pepper, Sweet Pepper

Plant description

In many English speaking countries okra is known as lady finger. Okra belongs to the mallow family and is a flowering plant. It is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperature regions around the world.
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Seed

Seed Depth

19

Soil Temp.

80F - 95F

Days To Germination

10 Days

Indoor Sowing

5 weeks before frost

Outdoor Sowing

After last frost

Sowing Instruction
Okra requires a rich, well drained soil. To get a head start you can also pre-soak the seeds the night before planting. Okra can be planted indoors 6-8 weeks before transplant date. Okra loves heat so make sure that the temperature outside is warm and it is 2 weeks past the last frost date. Okra does really when when the temperature is in the range of 80 F – 90 F. Even at 90 F okra keeps growing. When sowing seeds outdoors then you can sow 1″” deep and 4-8″” apart. Okra plant can grow wide hence make sure that there is adequate spacing of 24″” between the plants.
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Growing

Spacing Between Beds

30cm

Soil Temp.

70F - 90F

Ph Range

6.0 - 8.0

Growing Instruction
Okra requires rich, organic soil to grow the best. This can be accomplished by adding compost and manure in the soil. Seaweed/fish fertilizer can also be used to provide extra kick. Okra does not require that much water and they do pretty good when watered every 7-10 days. If you live in extreme heat area then okra will require more water. Simply, stick your finger into the soil where okra is planted. If you feel that the soil is dry then water the plant.
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Harvesting

Days to harvest seeds

65 Days

Days to harvest seedlings

48 Days

Harvesting Instruction
Okra can be picked when the fruits are 2-4 inches long and as wide as your pinkie.
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