Okra Growing Guide
Abelmoschus esculentus
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Rich, well draining, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
Position
Full sun and warm conditions.
Frost tolerant
No.
Feeding
Not required if good soil.
Spacing
Single Plants: 50cm (1' 7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 45cm (1' 5") with 60cm (1' 11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Soak seeds in water overnight before planting them 2cm (1 in) deep and 15cm (6 in) apart in warm soil after last frosts. Thin to proper spacing after two weeks.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Requires warm temperatures to give a good yield. Wear gloves if handling the plants when wet gives you an allergic reaction.
Harvesting
Pick pods young while they are still small.
Troubleshooting
Ants sometimes damage okra blossoms.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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