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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24 Apr 17, itayi shumba (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): is it safe to grow okra in may june july months. how productive can the plants be in the winter months, not too much frost in my area
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25 Apr 17, John (Australia - temperate climate): They may be perennial but it would be better to treat them as an annual and replant them each spring. This would also give you young, vigorous plants.
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11 Apr 17, James Choche (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I have being using this crop for two months now and has proved beneficial. But it is difficult to get it here in Kuruman, sold out within hours of stock arrival. Do you know any suppliers near Kuruman or Kimberley where I can buy just for own consumption?
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11 Apr 17, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Try buying seed for next Spring planting. Okra germinates fairly easily and if you get started early in the Spring you will have a good few months of harvest. Seed is normally readily available but can also be sourced from online suppliers.
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07 Jan 17, Lotus (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): 1. When can I grow okra in Polokwane,Limpopo province? Where can I find seeds ?
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09 Jun 17, Attie Labuschagne (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Lotus If you ever come through to Groblersdal I can help with seeds. Also Rue plants, Moringa seeds or plants, Cancer bush seeds as well as Comfrey plants. Regards. Lappies
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12 Feb 18, cathy labuschagne (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): hallo ek is in pretoria, is dit maklik om comfrey te groei, en is dit n krui hello i'm in pretoria, it's easy to grow comfrey, and it's a herb
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13 Aug 17, Andrew (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Attie,how do I contact you when I get to Groblersdal?
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27 Oct 16, Mygirl (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Can one cook and eat okra ĺeaves
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20 Apr 16, ntombi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I wanna ask the production area of okra here in South Africs
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I've grown it in Chch before. It grew well (lots of vegetation) but I didn't get a very big harvest off it.

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