Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
              S S S S S
T T               T T T
P P               P P P

(Best months for growing Okra in Australia - sub-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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04 Jan 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Under Okra on this site it says plant seeds Jan and Feb so have a go.
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12 Dec 17, Daniella (Australia - temperate climate)
I found them this week at the central markets in adelaide, at the big Chinese grocer next to the food court (Kim wangs)
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05 Nov 17, Chin (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy okra seedlings in adelaide?
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06 Nov 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try the seed selling companies on the internet. The seed collection company - Boondie etc.
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04 Oct 17, David Reade (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Source of seeds, young plants in Wellington? And how wet and wind tolerant are they?
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22 Nov 17, InWelly (New Zealand - temperate climate)
seeds at Bunnings Mitre10 etc germinate easy inside so far no successful transplants tho
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07 Oct 17, Julia (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
seeds available online from various sellers and all post nz wide :)
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02 Sep 17, Judith smith (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy okra plants or seeds in Victoria. Thank you
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10 Feb 18, JUDY (Australia - temperate climate)
I got my seeds from Bunnings. They're not difficult to find.
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04 Sep 17, Darren (Australia - temperate climate)
The Seed Collection has okra seeds, and they are based in Victoria.
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