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| Starting okra form seed requires a bit of
patience. Germination can take as long as 15-20 days. Start them indoors at
temperatures above 60 degrees (watchout for setting them next to a window that
is cold). Soaking them in water for 24 hours before planting will aid with
germination times. Additionally, soak them in hydrogen peroxide for for about
1/2 hour just before planting. There are many tropical, heat loving plants that will benefit from this proceedure. Start seeds indoors in April, and harden them off and plant them in the garden when they are about 6 inches tall. It is best to wait until there has been a few sunny days have had a chance to warm up the soil. Okra requires lots of space, heat and sun so they should be planted 24 inches apart, when temperatures are reaching the seventies. Prior to transplanting, put a stake in place, and tie the plant to it as the plant grows. To encourage bushy growth, pinch back the growing shoots when they are about a foot tall, and again just before they bloom. Pinching back the tips during flowering will reduce your harvest. Harvest seed pods while they are still young and tender, usually about a week after after the flowers open up, and continue every few days to ensure a constant supply. Pods should be about 4 inches in length. Pods left too long will become tough, and will keep new pods from forming. Okra likes to be planted with cucumbers and melons. Thanks for stopping by! |
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