Okra
Vegetable
2
Available
2
Total Packets
2
Organic
Days to maturity: 55-65 days
Days to germinate: 8
Optimum temp range: 65–95
Min / Max temp: 60°F – 105°F
Start indoors: 18-Apr – 16-May
Growing Information
Okra - Key Growing Information
CULTURE:
Sow in 2" pots or plug trays , 3 seeds per pot/cell, 1/4" deep. Start 4-5 weeks ahead of transplanting out after frost danger when soil is warm. Keep soil mix temp. 80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. Thin to one plant per pot/cell. Transplant 12-18" apart in rows 3' apart. Do not disturb roots. Use row cover for added warmth to plants and soil.
DIRECT SEEDING:
After frost danger, sow 2" apart, 1/2" deep when soil is warm - at least 70°F (21°C). Thin to 12-18" apart.
HARVEST:
Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to keep plants productive. Oversized pods become tough.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
1 oz./78', 13 oz./1,000', 12 lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. in rows 36" apart.
CULTURE:
Sow in 2" pots or plug trays , 3 seeds per pot/cell, 1/4" deep. Start 4-5 weeks ahead of transplanting out after frost danger when soil is warm. Keep soil mix temp. 80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. Thin to one plant per pot/cell. Transplant 12-18" apart in rows 3' apart. Do not disturb roots. Use row cover for added warmth to plants and soil.
DIRECT SEEDING:
After frost danger, sow 2" apart, 1/2" deep when soil is warm - at least 70°F (21°C). Thin to 12-18" apart.
HARVEST:
Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to keep plants productive. Oversized pods become tough.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
1 oz./78', 13 oz./1,000', 12 lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. in rows 36" apart.
My Notes
Your Packets 2
| Cultivar | Company | DTM | Organic | Amount Left | Expires | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Burgundy ▾ | High Mowing | 65 | Yes | 5/16th ounce | — | OK |
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Clemson Spineless 80 ▾ | High Mowing | 55 | Yes | 3/16th of an ounce | — | OK |