With their hard shells, okra are sometimes slow to germinate. Soaking them in water overnight will help them germinate faster. Step 3: Plant okra seeds three per hole. Step 4: As they grow, remove the two weakest plants by snipping them off with scissors.
Wait a few days, and then transplant. If you planted the seeds in the area you are growing okra plants, there is nothing you need to do after keeping the strongest plant. Give them water and check every few days.
Tip for growing okra from seed: Start okra seeds in pots or trays. Sowing them directly into the garden or garden bed can be unpredictable. You will better control their environment by starting them in small pots and then transplanting them. In most areas, the okra planting season is in the spring, after the last frost.
The warmer the better. Okra loves to be warm. The ideal temperature for planting okra seeds or transplants is 65 degrees F or higher at a depth of 4 inches. Putting them to close together will stunt their growth. Give them room to grow. You can grow okra in containers. If you start them from seed directly in the pot, plant three okra seeds. As they grow, snip off the two weaker plants. Growing okra in containers means you can have them on a patio, balcony, deck, outside your door, and any smaller space.
You can also have the benefit of putting them in ideal conditions. You may have less critters and insects when you grow okra in containers. Just as you can grow okra in a pot, you can grow okra in a garden or garden bed. See below for companion plants to okra. Being consistent with watering is key.
By keeping to a regular watering cycle for okra, you can ensure a good crop. You may want to use a moisture meter to check the soil. Okra tolerates mild drought and dry conditions. It will need more in hotter, drier climates.
Okra takes 50 — 65 days to grow and mature. The plants will continue to produce pods if they are receiving sunlight, fertilizer, and proper water. If you have a longer growing season, this means more okra! Once okra pods start growing, they grow quickly. It is best to harvest okra when they are small. The larger they grow, the more woody they get. Okra become hard. They also become more slimy. When the okra pods first start growing, harvest okra when they are small.
Prepare them, and see if you like them. Then, wait to pick another one when it grows larger and compare the tastes to see what you like better. Give the plant time to rest between pickings. Take small pruning shears, a knife or scissors and snip them off. They are often difficult to pick by hand. Okra has a unique texture. It will be difficult to chew and eat. You can try pickling it or saving it for the seeds. There is a slimy interior along with seeds. The outer shell is a pod.
You can eat that too. Okra get gooier as they get longer. You can eat okra raw or cooked. Red okra tastes the same as green okra. You can also eat okra leaves raw when young or cooked as they get older. In addition, you can eat okra flowers in salads.
Many people fry okra and use it in recipes. You can also store okra by canning, pickling, or freezing it. Eat okra raw or cooked. On the other hand, over watering your okra plants or any plants for that matter can lead to root rot and eventual death. The best way to decide when to water is to feel the soil with your fingers. If the soil feels dry 2 or 3 inches below the surface, then go ahead and water. For more information, check out my article on over watering your plants.
Try to water early in the morning, rather than at night, to allow water to soak into the soil before evaporating. For more information, check out this article on okra from Bonnie Plants. Adding compost to your soil before planting okra is a good way to improve drainage for clay soil, improve water retention for sandy soil, and add nutrients to your garden. For more information, check out my article on making compost. Avoid fertilizer with high nitrogen content or fresh manure, since both of these can burn your plants!
For more information, check out my article on over fertilizing your plants. When starting okra seeds indoors, sow the seeds 1 inch 2. This should be done 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date. You may need to thin seeds started indoors to prevent competition. For more information, check out my article on thinning seedlings.
Transplant the young okra plants outside after the last frost date. Space the plants 12 inches 30 centimeters apart in a row. Leave 3 feet 0. This will allow space for watering, weeding, fertilizing, and harvesting your plants.
By now, you should have a better idea of how big okra can grow. You also have some tips on how to help okra plants to grow to their full potential. I hope that this article was helpful — if so, please share it with someone who can use the information. If you have any questions or advice of your own about growing okra, please leave a comment below. Hi, I'm Jon. Let's solve your gardening problems, spend more time growing, and get the best harvest every year!
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Finally my neighbors found out I had so much and I started giving it away. Can one process okra or green beans for better conservation instead of leaving the produce to rot? If have a lot of okra, your local food store usually loves local Okra. I pick mine in the evening and deliver it to the store on my way to work.
After work I swing by and get paid. I pick every other day, around 40 lbs. I planted the okra in late may early june, i have yet to see any of the okra harvest, i have nice leaves but not an okra in sight, is something wrong? Best guess is too much nitrogen in the fertilizer. Get a super bloom liquid fertilizer to promote flowering. Mine is just now starting to come in.
I had the same problem. It took longer than the 52 weeks to maturity. I need help!!!!!!! Insect pests are the most likely culprits. Please see our pest pages for more information. If you are serious about the production okra you can contact me me for guides. Skip to main content. You are here Gardening » Growing Guides. Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Okra.
By The Editors. When to Plant Okra You can start okra seeds indoors in peat pots under full light 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date. In warmer areas, you can also start okra directly in your garden 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date as long as you cover the plants with a cold frame or grow tunnel until the weather warms up fully. Make sure that the covering is 2 to 3 feet tall so that the plants have room to grow.
If you do not start your okra plants early, wait until there is stable, warm weather. Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site As a warm-weather crop, okra appreciates full sun. Soil should ideally be on the acidic side, with a pH between 5. How to Plant Okra If you are planting okra transplants, be sure to space them 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow.
You can soak the seeds overnight in tepid water to help speed up germination. Okra plants are tall, so space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart. How to Grow Okra Eliminate weeds when the plants are young, then mulch heavily to prevent more weeds from growing. Apply a layer of mulch 2 to 3 inches high. You could also apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Learn more about soil amendments and preparing soil for planting. Keep the plants well watered throughout the summer months; 1 inch of water per week is ideal, but use more if you are in a hot, arid region.
After the first harvest, remove the lower leaves to help speed up production. Aphids Corn earworms Stinkbugs Fusarium wilt.
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