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 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 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)

Your comments and tips

30 Dec 15, N.MADHAVAN (Australia - temperate climate)
I used to grow Okra successfully in the past. lately I am having problems in growing them. Some times I do find the freshly emerged has been cut in to two. Has any one had similar problem. What could it be due to?
06 Dec 15, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Dear friends, I recently bought two okra samplings and transplanted them in two different pot of size 34 -36cms with organic potting mix. Can anyone please help me by saying how much should I water fail and the bottom leaf is turning yellow. I belong to Sunshine coast. I true tomato and its dead so I don't want my okra to die as well. Please help.
13 Feb 16, Lyndy (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello. I was,wondering how successful you have been with the okra. I bought a well established plant today and planted in my no dig raised garden beds. it gets full sun late morning until late afternoon. I water my veg patch every might during summer.
17 Dec 15, Kevin (Australia - temperate climate)
I grow Okra from seeds but if they get too wet the roots rot and plants die. Important not to have plants in pots that are too big for same reason. As plants grow I transplant from small too larger pots thus preventing root rot. It's important to give enough water to keep compost damp but not to over water. I water when I notice the surface of compost is drying out
07 Oct 15, Claudine (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have okra seeds if anyone wants them from last years crops. I just soaked them until I see them sprout and then plant them out. If you would like some then send a prepaid self addressed envelope.
04 Jan 16, Bennet (Australia - tropical climate)
Thanks Claudine, I 'm sending you a self addressed envelope to get started. Best regards, Bennet
09 Oct 15, Wren (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi i would love some okra seeds if you still have some available! :) Um not sure on your address.. can you email me and i can send details? PS.
12 Oct 15, Claudine (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My email address is [email protected] I'll give you my address when you email
05 Dec 15, Fernando Ferrada (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I suffer from type 2 diabetes and I'm trying to get rid of tablets, Will try anything to do it Just learn today that OKRA could help. Thanks
27 Jan 16, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
Have you read dr. Neal Barnard's program for diabetes? This will undoubtedly help your condition
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