Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

Abelmoschus esculentus : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N 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 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)

Your comments and tips

15 Sep 14, Doug dobsa (Australia - tropical climate)
Where can I obtain seeds and or seedlings from I live in Central Queensland
21 Sep 14, Shannon (Australia - temperate climate)
I just bought Okra seeds online from Eden Seeds, they have a couple of varieties available. Cheers, Shannon.
10 Aug 14, Robert Mabaso (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
H,i am in Johanesburg, where can I get Okra seeds, I need to plant it, Thanks
02 Sep 14, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I BOUGHT SOME AT THE LOCAL HYPER IN EDENVALE,
29 Aug 15, Reuben Pillay (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
You mean you bought Okra seeds at the local Hyperama in Edenvlae?
06 Aug 14, Arnold (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What is the right period of the year for planting okra from seed, in south africa?
23 Jun 14, Charlene Kerst (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am very interested in growing or buying Okra I live in Port Elizabeth and wondered if you could tell me where I can buy them or seeds to harvest.
25 Jun 14, farmgrl (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
www.bidorbuy.co.za
11 Apr 14, Kalyanie (Australia - temperate climate)
I was so delighted to read peter's comment.I bought some from bunnings and we are unable to find long variety here in WA. Peter would you be able to send some long variety seeds for me.We used to grow them back home. Thank you .
08 Jan 15, Bev (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I went onto this thread to find the sowing times for okra and saw your question about seeds. I live in the Rockingham area and find it hard to obtain good seeds for unusual or old timer plants. I went to Fremantle to visit friends and droped into Manna Wholefoods and Cafe on South Tce. They stock Eden seeds. I bought the Okra there... but I think that Eden seeds have an online facility where you can order what you want... plus they have a lot of old fashioned varieties that are hard to find Cheers Bev
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