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Okra seedlings11/21/2023 ![]() One way to avoid this is to rotate your crops yearly and not plant in spots where other plants have had nematode problems. Nematodes can be a problem for okra plants. Also, cutting off the top will encourage the growth of side branches, and the plants will continue to develop seedpods. Since plants can get tall, cutting off the tops can make them more manageable. If it gets really hot, usually in August, production will slow down.Īt this point, some gardeners trim the okra plants. In addition, using mulch will help keep the soil moist and warm while allowing it to drain. An inch of water a week is usually sufficient. ![]() ![]() Okra will grow poorly in heavy clay soils that hold too much water.Įven though okra can tolerate drought, it will produce better with adequate water. The soil should drain well and have a neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Prepare okra garden beds with lots of organic matter to create a rich growing environment. It grows best in warm climates with temperatures between 75º and 90º F. Okra is a fast growing plant that loves the heat and needs full sun to grow. Use a sharp knife or secateurs to cut each fruit from the plant.Home / Planter's Library / How to Grow Okra That's Tender and Tasty for All Your Favorite Recipes Okra Okra are best harvested when the fruit is small and tender - around 5-10cm long. Okra will be ready to harvest 60-80 days after planting. Position your pot in a full sun spot and mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.įertilise with a light sprinkle of Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Tomato, Vegetable & Herb around each plant 4-6 weeks after planting. Okra can easily be grown in large pots, with good drainage that are at least 60cm deep by the same width.įill the pot with Scotts Osmocote® Plus Organics Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Planting Mix and either direct sow okra seeds or plant seedlings - you may only be able to fit 1-2 plants per pot. Otherwise plant okra seedlings into prepared soil leaving 50-60cm between plants. If direct sowing seeds into your garden follow the instructions under ‘Growing from seeds’ above. In tropical and sub-tropical climates okra is best grown during the dry season. In cooler climates, start okra seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and plant them into your garden once the risk of frosts have passed and the nights are warmer. Fertilise with a light sprinkle of Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Tomato, Vegetable & Herb around each plant 4-6 weeks after planting. Mulch around your okra plants to suppress weeds and retain moisture. ![]() Young seedlings will need regular watering to establish them, but as they grow they’ll become hardier and more drought tolerant. If you’ve started okra seeds in pots, once seedlings are 5-10cm tall they can be transplanted into your prepared garden soil or larger pots to grow on. In cooler climates sow seeds into punnets in late winter or early spring and keep them in a warm protected spot until the risk of frost has passed. If you live in a warmer, frost free climate seeds can be sown directly into your prepared soil. Sow the seeds into small pots filled with Scotts Osmocote® Seed & Cutting Potting Mix - keeping the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Soak your okra seeds in water overnight before sowing, to improve their germination rate. Okra is readily available as seeds in red or green varieties. Prepare the soil for planting your okra by enriching it with Scotts Osmocote Compost Premium Soil Improver and a small amount of Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Tomato, Vegetable & Herb - dig these through the top 10-20cm of soil. Okra needs a full sun position in a free draining soil. If growing in pots, Scotts Osmocote® Plus Organics Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Planting Mix and a suitable pot.If growing from seeds, Scotts Osmocote® Seed & Cutting Potting Mix.Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser: Tomato, Vegetable & Herb.Scotts Osmocote Compost Premium Soil Improver.Okra can be grown in large pots filled with a premium potting mix like Scotts Osmocote® Plus Organics Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Planting Mix.Once established okra is hardy and drought tolerant, but they’ll benefit from a deep soaking during extreme heat.Sow okra seeds into small pots filled with Scotts Osmocote® Seed & Cutting Potting Mix and transplant into prepared soil once they are big enough to handle.Improve the soil before planting by adding Scotts Osmocote Compost Premium Soil Improver.Choose a full sun position with a free draining soil.
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