Okra Grow Guide

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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

Aphids on a pea plant

Aphids (General)

Slug

Slug

Snails leave a trail of slime behind them

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Okra

Blossom blight on okra

Okra Blossom Blight

Nodules on roots caused by Southern root knot nematode

Okra Root Knot Nematodes

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