Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	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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01 Dec 10, Helen (Australia - arid climate): No, it is quite a woody plant and will support itself if sown at the recommended spacing. I usually sow a double staggered row and end up with a sort of hedge. I find that in arid conditions the pods go tough very quickly so you have to pick them daily - although it might be a different story this season with all our recent rain.
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27 Oct 10, (Australia - arid climate): You can get Okra seeds from Eden Seeds
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25 Oct 10, salah yacoub (Australia - temperate climate): what best area in victoria to grew okra warm in my understanding
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20 Oct 10, Mark (Australia - temperate climate): Try green harvest in old. I got some a few months ago. Trying my first okra this summer? Any tips?
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08 Oct 10, Dana (Australia - temperate climate): I grew okra very successfully last summer and loved it. I would like to plant it again but can't find the seeds. Does anyone have a source? I tried Diggers but they don't have it listed.
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09 Jan 11, Jantina (Australia - temperate climate): I am a new comer to okra but i did buy the seedling from Magna Mart in Canberra
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17 Oct 10, Josh (Australia - temperate climate): Okra seeds can be ordered from "The Lost Seed" (google it as I can not post the link here unfortunately - should be the first result and it is an Australian site.) I'm planting them for the first time this year - I love okra and I hope it works successfully!
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21 Oct 10, Fred (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I just bought a packet of OKRA seeds from the REJECT SHOP. The D.T. BROWN packet of 50 seeds cost A$1.50 only cheers
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03 Sep 10, Mohan (Australia - temperate climate): What is the right type of soil, I mean the pH for growing OKRA
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24 Apr 20, Madut Liai (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I live in Cranbourne East Victoria_ Melbourne Australia. I would like to grow up okra is our family favor food would you please help me to have a plan in my backyard. Thank you Madut Liai
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