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22 Feb 22, Manjeet (Australia - temperate climate)

Recipe for okra Okra Wash and dry well, make a cut across the Okra and stuff it with a mixture of Cumin, coriander, Turmeric, chilli, and salt powders. Heat oil in a Vok and fry them till slightly brown. Best eaten with Indian Chapattis or Naan. Do give it a try!

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30 Dec 21, Hetal (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I am in Tauranga, planted okra and it's flowering this time, should I harvest before flowering or after? Waited after flowering but there is small pod which turned yellow. What is your advice?

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04 Feb 22, John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)

You would harvest okra pods when they are about 90mm long , after the flower has finished. Getting them going as early as possible in the season is the key to a reasonable harvest in temperate climates.

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01 Jun 21, G'Day Farm (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

We start seeds in early august in the green house. They need around 27C to sprout. We transplant out in late September. We have been saving our own seeds, however our first batch of seeds came from Boondie Seeds. They have heirloom seeds so they are ideal for saving. Personally I prefer the Clemson Spineless as they seem to be more prolific with pod production. The others tend to just produce amazing looking leafy plants, but not as prolific pod wise.

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23 Mar 21, Garry Moylan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Where can I buy seeds and what is the best time to plant - thank you

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25 Jan 21, Taryn (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I got mine from Bunnings, i I only planted about 5 plants, but they sure have produced a lot. I have another 12 i just planted, i'll do more in the next few weeks. They produce a lot in Brisbane, so if you need a lot of seeds, you may want a pack from bunnings or ebay, let the first crop go to seed, and next season you have loads of seeds to use?

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17 Feb 21, Ben (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Taryn, when did you plant your seeds? Are you harvesting the fruits already? I've just planted in couple of seeds (I'm in Brisbane). Am i to late? Ta

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13 Dec 20, Peter Widdows (Australia - temperate climate)

I want very much to get enough seeds to put on a property but I'd like to know where I can get them there are a lot of people out here who have diabetes and I've heard that the seeds are even good to eat and helps people who have diabetes so please where can I buy them

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13 Dec 20, Pete (Australia - temperate climate)

Im interested in growing the okra plant where can I get the seeds from is it true you can eat the whole plant and is there anyone growing them in Australia as produce

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01 Feb 21, Maxine dean (USA - Zone 8b climate)

I have penty of seed...send your address and I will send you some

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