Expect good yields on this 4 foot tall, bushy plant. If the growing season is short, you might use cloches or black plastic to warm the soil. It's a good succession plant after early, spring-maturing crops. Sow seeds outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed, when the soil temperature has reached 70 degrees F. Plants should have a final spacing of 12". ![]() Spacing: 8"-12", 1 plants per sq ft. Sow the seeds directly in the soil once it has warmed up, about 4 to 6" apart, and then thin the seedlings as needed to allow each plant enough room. The warmer the soil the faster it will germinate. When min soil temp: 60☏. The soil should be warm before you plant (60˚F minimum) or it may rot before it germinates. ![]() When outdoor temp: 65☏ to 95☏, optimal temp 70☏ to 85☏ Rows: Space the plants 12"-18" apart, in rows 24"-36" apart depending on the variety.īeds: Space the plants 18" apart (2 rows of plants down the bed works well). You can do this all at once, or you can store them separately and mix as needed. 1 part dolomitic limestone (to balance pH and add calcium and magnesium).2 parts wood ash or 3 parts greensand or granite dust(for potassium).2 parts colloidal phosphate or bone meal(for phosphorus).4 parts cottonseed meal(this is high in nitrogen and relatively inexpensive).It is usually incorporated into the soil prior to planting. This is a mix of various amendments intended to supply all of the nutrients plants may require. Standard Mix, 1 handful, before sowing: A handful of standard mix in the planting hole will supply additional essential nutrients, including: It should also be well-drained and have a fairly neutral pH (Okra doesn't like acidic soil). Okra is a vigorous and fairly greedy plant, so the soil should be rich in all nutrients. Garden Uses: Beds, border fronts, pots, containers. Produces:5-7" long deep red pods that turn green when cooked Suitability: High heat, Needs lots of space Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60☏. The soil should be warm before you plant (60˚F minimum) or it may rot before it germinates. Growing Conditions: Warm, Hot. Okra is heat loving. Growing Habit: Bush. Hardiness: Tender. Okra is heat loving and can't stand any cold whatsoever (minimum air temperature 75 degrees F). Introduced into: Alabama, Albania, Andaman Is., Angola, Assam, Bahamas, Benin, Borneo, Bulgaria, Burkina, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Central African Repu, Chad, China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Congo, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Eritrea, Fiji, Florida, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Haiti, Illinois, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jawa, Krym, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Malaya, Mali, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritania, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Mozambique, Nicobar Is., Niger, Nigeria, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Carolina, South European Russi, Southwest Caribbean, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Ukraine, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Virginia, Windward Is., Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe. ![]() Awards: 1988 All-America Selections Winner
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