Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
S	S	S	S	S	S
	T	T	T	T	T	T
	P	P	P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Okra in Australia - tropical 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. (Show °F/in)
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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27 Aug 18, John (Australia - temperate climate): Can Okra grown in the North West Tasmania with temp around low to mid 20 degrees. I enjoy your information.
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28 Aug 18, Mike (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Most of Tassie is cool/mountain. No planting guide here - too cold probably. 20 degrees - summer/winter - day or night temp????? Google and read up about TRYING to grow in cool/cold climate.
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23 Aug 18, Komal (Australia - arid climate): Hi I l lives in NSW. Last year I planted okra. I got lots of okra, but now only stem are left. No leafs. Should I germinate seeds again or wait for leafs n flower?
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24 Aug 18, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): The species is a perennial, often cultivated as an annual in temperate climates, and often grows to around 2 metres (6.6 ft) tall. It is related to such species as cotton, cocoa, and hibiscus. Google it if you need more info.
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14 Aug 18, Kay Patena (New Zealand - temperate climate): Where can I get okra. I live in Hamilton New Zealand.
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17 Aug 18, Jenelyn (New Zealand - temperate climate): I bought my okra seeds from trade me but I saw okra seed selling at bunnings warehouse and ordering garden centre
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15 Aug 18, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): You can buy okra seeds from any reputable online seed seller e.g. Egmont Seeds.
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07 Jul 18, Nomuds (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Hi I like to know if you have okra leaves. I'm in Phoenix Durban and my contact number is 0713019787
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05 Jan 20, mudime eugene (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I am platting lot of Okra, In limpopo I can Supply u
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03 May 20, Andrew Motaung (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Hi where in Limpopo are you based ? I need okra and also want to plant okra in winter can you recommend a suitably warm area for me please my contact number is 0836284825 am Sello
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