![]() Colin Burrows & Tony Salzman, UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers, Alachua CountyĮmily Deruelle, UF graduate student, Agroecologyĭr. International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 10 (10), 128–138. Grower’s Guide: A review for sustainable production of Okra (abelmoschus esculentus) in West Africa and other regions. Minor Vegetable Crop Production ĭavis, T. Okra Production in Miami-Dade County, Florida Ĭhapter 10. Store the cleaned okra seeds in a cool, dry, airtight container such as a glass jar or a sealed plastic bag.Ģ) /manateeco/0/oh-to-okra-a-summer-time-vegetableģ) /sumprco/6/growing-okra-for-gumbo-and-beyond Clean the seeds by removing any chaff, debris, or plant material. Once the okra pods have dried completely, remove the pods from the plant and carefully break them open. The pods will turn brown and become dry and brittle. Let some of the okra pods mature on the plant until they are fully grown and dry. To reduce waste and ensure that you always have a supply of okra seeds, consider saving seeds from your mature okra plants. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 6-6-6- is a good choice for okra in the home vegetable garden. The okra plant has a sensitive balance between vegetation (leaf production) and reproduction (pod production). It is important that soil be well-drained. A crop can be grown in all soil types although sandy loam soils high in organic matter are the most desirable. Cool soils can lead to slow growth and seedling diseases. ![]() Okra grows best when the soil is above 65☏ and is well watered. Okra should be planted in rows 3-6’ apart with 9-12” between seeds in the row at a depth of 3/4” deep. Soak the seeds in water for six hours prior to planting which will boost germination. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Peak months stretch from March to November. Plant this warm-season vegetable when the evening temperatures are in the mid 50’s. Okra grows best at temperatures between 75° and 90☏. Okra has a high heat tolerance and long growing season, and is well suited for Florida’s hot, humid summers.
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