Tag: Okra

Trimming the tops of okra plants keeps them shorter and gives your garden more breathing room, but it can also coax the plants to produce more pods. How do you keep okra from getting taller? A: You sure can! As our common okra varieties grow in summer, the top of the plant becomes too tall […]

Okra seeds are often started in peat or fiber pots because the roots are brittle and don’t like to be disturbed. You can transplant the seedlings without removing them from their pots to reduce root disturbance. Is okra direct planting or transplanting? Okra can be direct sown or started indoors and transplanted. Starting seedlings in […]

Soil is not warm enough for germination; soil temperature must be at least 70°F for okra to germinate. Pre-soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Flowers and buds drop before pods set. Weather too hot or temperatures are fluctuating. How long does it take okra seeds to sprout? two to 12 daysSow the […]

Yield capacity of okra is the function of number of okra per unit area, number of fruits per plant and fruit size. Table 1 revealed that the highest (246.4 g) fruit yield per plant was obtained from plants of July sowing which was statistically followed by June sowing (232.8 g/plant). What is the average yield […]

These are natural for the okra plant. The clear little balls are normal for an Okra plant. They are a sign of a healthy plant. What are the crystals on okra leaves? These are calcium oxalate crystals formed by fluids released by the leaf pores, and then drying out to form crystals. They will probably […]

Should I pinch off okra flowers? Pinching off early blooms – on any plant – is just an option. If the plant can’t support the bloom it will drop it all on its own. If it sets fruit and can’t support it it will abort it. Should I pinch okra plant? Fortunately, okra is a […]

For okra seed harvesting, the seed pods must dry on the vine and beginning to crack or split. At that point, you can remove the pods and split or twist them. The seeds will come out easily, so keep a bowl nearby. Since no fleshy vegetable matter clings to the seeds, you don’t need to […]

Remove the seeds and toast them in a skillet on medium heat. Stir frequently for about 10 to 15 minutes. You want to parch the seeds, but don’t burn them. Some of the seeds may pop. Can okra seeds be used to make coffee? Okra seeds can be roasted, ground, and used as a caffeine-free […]

Problems. Root-decaying diseases, which result in the death of the young seedlings, are the most serious disease problems in this crop. They are more prevalent when the crop is planted in cold, wet soil. Rotting of small pods after the flowers drop is a fairly common problem with okra. What is wrong with my okra […]

Okra leaves fading from green to yellow sometimes indicate root disease. Okra plants turning yellow signal potentially disastrous problems. Yellowed leaves lack chlorophyll, the catalyst that converts sunlight to food for the plant. As the plant starves, okra’s natural resistance to insects and disease declines. How do you stop yellow leaves? With too little water, […]

Flea beetles are tiny, dark beetles that jump like fleas and chew small, round holes in okra leaves. What are the black specks on okra? Cercospora Leaf Spot of Okra Spots on okra leaves may also be the result of the pathogen Cercospora abelmoschi. Cercospora is a fungal infection wherein spores are carried by the […]

Natural Insecticides Insecticidal soap is a natural insecticide that will kill many of the pests on your okra. You can buy insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils at garden centers. Neem oil is another choice that is readily available. How do you control okra pests? Give two to three sprays of NSKE @ 5% alternating with […]

Application of different rates of cow dung to Okra led to significant increase in growth and yield over the control. Use of cow dung at the rate of 15 to 20 t ha-1 will significantly improve the performance of Okra comparable to use of inorganic fertilizer. Can you plant directly in cow manure? Using Cow […]

Okra plants have perfect flowers (both male and female parts on the same flower) and will readily self-pollinate. Do you have to hand pollinate okra? A Self-pollinating Plant Self-pollinating plants, like okra, produce flowers that contain both male and female parts and are fertilized by their own pollen. This means they do not require wind […]

Use fresh seed soaked overnight or nick each seed coat with a file to encourage germination. Sow the seeds 1/2 inch deep in light soil and 1 inch deep in heavy soil; spacing is 3 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. Thin seedlings to 18 to 24 inches apart, always choosing the strongest of […]

Using a sharp paring knife, cut off the pointy end of the pod. Then slice the okra crosswise into evenly spaced rounds about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) thick each. Slicing okra this way will release more of the gooey substance from the inside of the pods. This can be used to thicken soups and stews […]

5′ to 7′ feet. 5′ to 7′ feet in height, heavily branching, with a spread of 5′ feet or more! Producing up to 150 pods per season. Heavy Hitter Okra plants grow bright green, grooved, 5 to 8 channeled straight pods, having a full-bodied flavor that Okra lovers find utterly delicious. What is heavy hitter […]

11 Ways to Use Okra Gumbo. This Louisiana dish is probably what’s given okra its slimy reputation—the vegetable is sliced and simmered so all of its goo leaches out. Quick vegetable stew. Stuffed peppers. Pickled. Dipped. Sautéed. Grilled. Double fried. Is it possible to eat too much okra? Eating too much okra can adversely affect […]

The gardener said she found out the Guinness World Record for tallest okra plant stands at 10 feet, 5 inches, and her plant already has surpassed 13 feet, 6 inches — and it’s still growing. How tall do okra plants get? three to six feet tallOkra can grow from three to six feet tall. Choose […]

Okra plants are mostly propagated by seed, but cuttings can be an effective method as well. Can I grow okra from stem? Dear Nagaraju, I don’t think that okra plants can be propagated by stem cuttings. Okra plants are raised by seeds. The only option left before you to propagate the plant using tissue culture. […]