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How To Grow Okra. Okra should be planted in a location that gets at least 6 hours of full sun every day. Ideally choose a pot that is at least 12 inches 30 cm deep so it can accommodate the okras roots. However you can grow any okra variety in a pot but it is best if you choose the dwarf one. Starting seedlings in peat pots will lessen transplant shock.
If you live in a climate with short summers search for varieties that mature fast. Caring for Growing Okra Plants Once your growing okra is up and out of the ground thin the plant s to about 1 foot 30 cm apart. Keeping in the mind that the okra thrives in a warm climate it is ideal to plant okra in early summer once the frost starts to disappear. Plant seeds ¾ deep and about 6 apart. Plant 12 inch deep and 12-18 inches apart. Wrapping the seeds in moist paper towels also works well.
How To Grow Okra In Containers - Growing Okra in Pots or Containers - YouTube.
Plant okra seeds about ½ to 1 inch deep and 12 to 18 inches apart in a row. Space the rows 3-4 feet apart as okra plants can grow to be quite tall. Remove all rocks and trash from the soil and then rake it soil smooth. In todays episode we show you how to grow an okra variety called Nombo Giant okra in containers. Okra grows best in full hot sun. However you can grow any okra variety in a pot but it is best if you choose the dwarf one.