Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo
Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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(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 20°C and 35°C.
- Space plants: 35 - 60 cm apart
- Harvest in 11-14 weeks.
- Compatible with (can grow beside): Peppers (Capsicum, Chili), Eggplant (Aubergine)
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