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Okra

Vegetable
Printed October 21, 2026
2 available
2 total packets
2 organic
Days to maturity: 55-65 days Germ days: 8 Optimum: 65–95°F Range: 60–105°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.
Source: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/okra/okra-key-growing-information.html

Packets (2)

Cultivar Company DTM Organic Amount Left Expires Status
Burgundy High Mowing 65 Y 5/16th ounce — OK
Clemson Spineless 80 High Mowing 55 Y 3/16th of an ounce — OK