10 Feb 14 phuong le (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a problem with the okras that I am growing. the leaves are going yellow, drying off then it drops off from the bottom and slowly moving up to the tip and eventually die. The seeds that I got are from seed producing companies so I can't be the seeds that cause the disease. Can you reply ASAP. Also if I want to avoid this type of disease in the future , what can I do?
You are in temperate zone.the cool wind might cause the yellow color of the leaves.are you familiar with fine sand or silt near the river?it is good medium for okra especially when you combine with it portion of organic fertilizer. I think in temperate zone, sowing is done during spring .seed is sown in small plastic pot inside the greenn house or beside the window.transplanting will be done wheen temp. Is around 23 C.some soil has high toxin especially the heavy soils.by replacing part of this with clay loam or fine river sand,okra and other plants will develop good root systems that aid their normal growth and fruit development.
03 Mar 14 Peter (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello. Where do you live or am I missing something? I have grown Okra for many years and I find that they like full sun. I use pelletized chook poo as a fertlizer. I used to grow the commercially available seed from seed suppliers but now I grow the really long variety. I got the seed from my Indian neighbour.
I never have trouble as you describe. My soil is built up with a high organic content and is well drained. We live just North of Brisbane and I plant from first October through to end of February at monthly intervals. I plant about 15 plants at a time as that suits my bed availability and bed size.
We love Okra and can never have too many. Now I have probably not solved you problem but rather shared my successful methods. Aphid are your worst enemy as they suck the flowers. Caterpillars eat the leaves and curl them up.
Hope this helps.... Peter
Hi Peter, I'm in Brisbane, and have been searching everywhere for the long okra variety. Would you have any seeds to spare? If yes, I could send a prepaid envelope. Many thanks
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