Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    S                  
        T              
        P              

(Best months for growing Okra in USA - Zone 5a 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 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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16 Feb 18, Anette (Australia - temperate climate)
Is it too late to sow okra seed in Adelaide?
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19 Feb 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
You are Temperate zone. It says plant by Jan - you can give it a try.
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15 Feb 18, Hosheder (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I want to buy some okra seeds. Where can I buy them?
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01 Nov 23, Prakash Chandra (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Try internet Bunnings and other places have seeds as November is here it’s planting time .Cheaper to plant Seedlings .plenty of plants Seedlings sold in Auckland markets
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27 Mar 18, mark (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
I buy my okra seeds from bunnings in Hamilton.
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23 Feb 18, Larry Grigson (New Zealand - temperate climate)
just noticed an okra pod seeds germinated inside the pod.. in the friidge .... planted out now
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15 Feb 18, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Try a search on-line for 'seed suppliers'
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08 Feb 18, Kristin (USA - Zone 10b climate)
I don't think this is right. Your calendar says Okra will not grow in Miami, FL, (according to your site is 11a but USDA says 10b) But they grew and produced for me like crazy in the dead of summer. Granted I watered frequently but the heat did not faze them. And I am in Homestead, FL, 5 min from the Keys.
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14 Feb 20, Joseph Greene (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I would think being in zone 10b you could grow whatever your heart desires!
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08 Feb 18, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Kristin, if you check here https://www.gardenate.com/zones/#zone-US , you will find that Miami is included in both 10b and 11a. We use the USDA for our advice.
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