Okra Growing Guide

Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Rich, well draining, moisture-retentive soil enriched with plenty of compost.

Position

Full sun and warm conditions.

Frost tolerant

No.

Feeding

Not required, but thrifty growth often indicates nutritional stress.

Spacing

Single Plants: 1' 7" (50cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in water overnight before planting them 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in warm soil. Thin to proper spacing after two weeks.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Requires warm weather to grow well.

Harvesting

Use pruning shears to gather pods less than 5 inches long. Wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt to avoid prickles.

Troubleshooting

Ants sometimes damage okra blossoms.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Okra

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