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Growing Okra Guide 
A Quick Overview

Growing Okra Guide

The growing okra quick reference guide below is designed as a quick overview of growing okra. For more details on the different stages from seed to harvest go to the related pages link.

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Quick Reference Guide

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Vegetable	Okra
Also Known As	Lady’s fingers
Botanical	Family - Malvaceae, Genus - Abelmoschus, Species - A. esculentus
Plant Type	Warm season - annual - podding vegetable
Frost Tolerance	Tender
Planting Position	Grow in full sun - Requires at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight daily - drought tolerant
Seed Viability	2 years
Germination	8-12 days at 60-90 F (16-32 C)
Growing Temp	70-95 F (21-35 C)
Seed to Transplant	Direct sow
Planting Method	Direct sow or Seedling transplant
When to Plant	Spring
Time to Plant	Wait until at least 1-2 weeks after the last average 32 F (0 C) freeze in your area but not before soil temperature are consistently 60 F (16 C) or above.
Seed Sowing	Direct sowing okra seeds - 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) apart in rows 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) apart
Plant Spacing	Transplant or thin seedlings to 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) apart in rows 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) apart
Soil Conditions	Well drained - Moderate to high organic matter - Medium fertility
Fertilizer	Medium fertilizer needs, 3-4 quarts per 100 sq feet (3.3-4.4 liters per 9.3 square meters) preplanting of All-Purpose 5-5-5 Organic Fertilizer , same rate for each side dressing.
When to Fertilize	2 week before sowing - side-dress after the 1st pods have set - repeat every 6-8 weeks until the 4 weeks before expected 1st fall frost
Days to Harvest	50-80 days - depending on conditions and variety
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