Category: Vegetables

Work soil deeply wherever you plan to plant okra. The roots can extend four feet deep and even more under favorable conditions. Different sources claim that okra takes to a soil pH as low as 5.8 and as high as 7.5. But again, better conditions produce better yields. Does okra have shallow roots? Deeply-Rooted Vegetables […]

Okra has large taproots, so you need a pot that can contain them. Make sure the pot is at least 3 gallons in size, but the ideal size is 5 gallons, measuring at least 10-12 inches deep and similar in diameter. Does okra grow well in containers? Ideally, a 5-gallon pot that is 10-12 inches […]

Okra Is A Large Plant. It needs a bit of space. An area about 2 1/2′ to 3′ wide should be sufficient. Since it can grow up to 8′ tall it may need staking or a trellis, especially in windy areas. And with a plant that is that tall you know it will have a […]

Okra is a tall plant with some varieties exceeding six feet tall at maturity. To avoid shading out other crops, plant okra at the north end of the garden, near other tall plants such as corn. Plant seedlings approximately one foot apart in rows spaced two to three feet apart. What can you not plant […]

Onions and garlic are beneficial to okra as a pest repellent as well. Like basil, onion and garlic greens deter insect pests like scarab beetles and aphids. What should you not plant next to okra? Don’t plant them too close, as cucumbers vines spread and also need a large amount of sun to ripen. Pepper […]

spring. For the best yields, plant okra in the spring 2 to 3 weeks after all danger of frost has passed. For a good fall crop, plant at least 3 months before the first fall frost. Plant the okra seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in the row (Fig. How many months […]

Okra rows should be 3 feet apart. After the plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin them to 1 foot between the plants. Can okra be planted close together? Plant the okra and radish seeds together, about 3-4 inches apart per row. The radishes loosen the soil as their roots grow, allowing the okra […]

These plants can repel certain insects from the area, protecting each other from damage by common pests. By planting peppers after you harvest the radishes, you can protect the okra from cabbageworms, which are known to feed on okra leaves. Another plant you can grow alongside okra is tomatoes. Can okra be planted with peppers […]

Harvest the okra when seed pods are 1 to 2 days old and 2 to 4 inches long; these appear about 2 months after planting. This is when okra is at its softest and most digestible. Cut the stem just above the cap with a knife. If the stem is too hard to cut, the […]

about 64 days. Clemson Spineless okra days to harvest is about 64 days. Cut the pods from the plant when they are about 2 to 4 inches long. Once pods start to develop, they can be ready to harvest in just days, so check and harvest your okra plant every day or two. How long […]

Harvest pods when 3 Inches Long. Pods get much bigger, but small pods are more tender. Plants just keep growing until cool weather in the fall, so they will get 6 feet or taller in areas with a long, warm growing season. How long does it take to grow Clemson spineless okra? 64 DaysClemson Spineless […]

The experts at Almanac recommend ‘Louisiana Green Velvet‘ okra, which grows round pods and yields some of the best okra seeds. What is the best tasting okra to plant? Here are thirteen top varieties with info on where to buy seeds, so you can get started on this year’s gardening. Baby Bubba Hybrid. ‘Baby Bubba’ […]

Since no fleshy vegetable matter clings to the seeds, you don’t need to wash them. Instead, dry the seeds in the open air for a few days, then store them in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. Although some okra seeds can remain viable for up to four years, many do not. When should I […]

Plant Dimensions: 4’–5′ tall, 24″ wide. Can grow taller in areas with long growing seasons. Variety Information: Okra pods can grow up to 9″ long, but are best harvested at about 3″–4″ for culinary use, before they become tough. The pods of ‘Clemson Spineless 80’ are dark green, straight, and slightly grooved. How far apart […]

Remove infected plants as soon as you notice signs of fusarium wiltfusarium wiltFusarium wilt is a common vascular wilt fungal disease, exhibiting symptoms similar to Verticillium wilt. This disease has been investigated extensively since the early years of this century. The pathogen that causes Fusarium wilt is Fusarium oxysporum (F. oxysporum).https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fusarium_wilt […]

Okra is very sensitive to cold; the yield decreases with temperatures less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. However, okra has a short season, which permits it to be grown almost anywhere in the United States. The plant will grow in any warm, well-drained soil and needs a place in full sun. What temperature does okra grow […]

Okra flowers usually bloom for less than a day before dropping off the plant, leaving behind a small green nub that will form into the okra pod and be ready to harvest in just a few days. As long as the pods are developing, the flowers have been pollinated and all is as it should […]

every 1 to 2 days. Harvest the pods when they are 3 to 4 inches long. If the okra gets too large, it will be tough and stringy. Pick the okra every 1 to 2 days or yields will decrease (Fig. 3). How many okra do you get per plant? How much okra can you […]