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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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
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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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