![]() Carefully remove grass and weeds around your growing okra plants. The plants can handle dry conditions, but regular water is definitely beneficial. Water the plants every seven to ten days. When you plant the okra, it may be helpful to plant it in shifts so that you can get an even flow of ripe crops throughout the summer. Once your growing okra is up and out of the ground, thin the plants to about 1 foot (31 cm.) apart. Okra should be planted about 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm.) apart in a row. When direct-sowing okra, space seeds 2 inches apart and thin to a final spacing of 12-18 inches apart. The best time when to plant okra is about two to three weeks after the chance of frost has passed. Work the soil well, about 10 to 15 inches (25-38 cm.) deep, so the plants can get the most nutrients from the soil around their roots. After fertilization, rake the soil to remove all rocks and sticks. The first thing is to prepare the soil well. This will allow your growing okra the most chance at absorbing nutrients. Work the fertilizer into the ground about 3 to 5 inches (8-13 cm.) deep. When you prepare your garden area for planting okra, add 2 to 3 pounds (.9-.36 kg.) of fertilizer for every 100 square feet (9.2 m 2) of garden space. Also, when planting okra, be sure there is good drainage in your garden. Growing okra requires a lot of sunshine, so find a place in your garden that doesn’t get much shade. If you’re thinking about planting okra, remember that it’s a warm season crop. There’s no reason not to add this vegetable to your garden because of its many uses. It is versatile, but not a lot of people actually grow it. *Add additional spices to your liking* Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus) is a wonderful vegetable used in all sorts of soups and stews. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. ![]() Roast them whole or slice.Īrrange the okra slices in one layer on a foil lined cookie sheet. Roasted Okra is probably one of the easiest recipes. Label your storage containers with the variety of seeds and date harvested. Rich, well draining, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in. Growing okra full#Store harvested seeds in envelopes or jars. It prefers full sun, average moisture without letting the soil dry out completely if possible, and good soil that drains well. Very important: harvest seeds from your healthiest plant and make sure the pod is overripe. Harvest daily or every other day to avoid woody/tough pods. At that point the seed pods should be soft and two to three inches long. The plants large leaves shade the developing fruit. Start harvesting a few days after the okra blooms fade. Close-up of green okra pods growing on the stalk in the garden. Caring for Okra Plants: Mulch heavily and pick any weeds from around their area, especially when they are young. Space the rows 3-4 feet apart as okra plants can grow to be quite tall. Plant 1/2 inch deep and 12-18 inches apart. Use scissors to harvest Okra pods from the stem. Plant your okra seedlings in fertile, well-drained soil and choose a spot with full sunlight. This heat loving crop is ready to harvest in as few as 60 days. It’s typically suggested to space okra plants 1 - 2 feet (30 - 60 centimetres) away from each other. For okra, it’s best to let the plant dry out slightly, stop fertilizing, and put them outside during the day to let cooler air circulate around them to help with the transition. Plant okra in full sun and water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development. Growing multiple okra in one pot is a great way to increase yield while working with limited space. ![]() ![]() Sow from March to April in small pots or seedtrays, either in a propagator or covered with a clear. Soil should be warm and moist but not soggy. Soak the seeds for two hours in warm water before sowing. Okra seeds can germinate in as few as 2 days and as many as 12 days. If planting directly in the garden, space seeds 6-12 inches apart. ![]() Sow Okra seeds in warm soil approx 1/2 to 1 inch deep in coconut coir, seed starting medium or directly in the garden. Soaking aids moisture absorption and germination. Prior to planting, soak the okra seeds in water for 12 to 18 hours to soften its hard seed coat. Okra can be cooked whole or sliced and can be prepared in a number of unique ways including frying, grilling, sautéeing, pan-roasting and even pickled. Okra is a fruit, though it is eaten as a vegetable. It's filled with tiny white seeds and is sometimes called lady's fingers due to its long, slender, tubelike shape. Okra is the seed pod of the Abelmoschus esculentus plant. Check out the beautiful bloom on this Burgundy Okra below! Fun fact, Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus. Okra is a beautiful, heat loving plant that is oh-so-easy to grow from seed. ![]()
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