Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
		S
				T
				P

(Best months for growing Okra in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 14 - 24 inches apart
Harvest in 11-14 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Peppers (Capsicum, Chili), Eggplant (Aubergine)

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12 Nov 15, jaxthegardener (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): it must be cooked....fried or cooked in a chutney
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12 Apr 15, James (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I live in Tasmania and grow indoors. I picked up a variety called 'Louisiana 16's' from the American seed company Bakers Creek Seeds. They deal soley in Heirloom/Organic seeds. Louisiana 16's grow to 16" long (hence the name) and are still very tender. I think they cost me $5 and about the same in postage, I spent over $50 bucks on that site. Would Reccommend!
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08 Feb 15, Sandy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I saw okra in checkers George york street
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26 Jan 15, Linda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can i get fresh okra. East rand area
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18 Nov 14, Lyn Sharrock (Australia - temperate climate): I would love some of the long seeds from liiz.tw also ,I have not seen the long okra
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10 Oct 14, liz (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have some okra seeds from my friend and he told me this is a long variety. The okra are still nice and tender when they're 20 cm long. Send me a prepaid envelope and I can share these seeds. Liiiz.tw@gmail. com
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17 Feb 21, Ben (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Liz, I'm wondering if you still have the seeds for the long okra to share? I've been searching online for seeds of the long okra since Dec when I was given some fresh ones from a friend and was delighted that it tasted so good. Will send a prepaid envelope when I hear back from you. Thanks again
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18 Nov 14, Leeta (Australia - sub-tropical climate): if you still have some seed available, can I please have your address so I can send you an envelope. Thank you.
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24 Oct 14, Anne (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Can I have your address so I can send you a prepaid envelope for some seeds...I haven't had the long pods for 20 years or so and wld dearly love to grow some.Thank you.
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15 Sep 14, dorothy (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi I am following this thread as I would like to know too, I live in Central Qld just out of Calliope area. Wooderson
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