Welcome to our Okra page. Below is generic growing information for most Okras. Below that is a table tracking the varieties of Okra we have grown and the results staring in 2021. |
Common Name Fruit Size Sun Spread Height Thin Life Cycle |
Okra 2-3 inches Full Sun 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 12 inches Annual |
Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding. Keep plants well watered during dry periods to promote rapid, uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1-1 ½ inches of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area. |
YEAR | SEASON | VARIETY | RESULTS |
2021 | Fall | Okra, Spineless | |
Information on this page is from Missouri Botanical Gardens, Dave’s Garden, All things Plants, Texas Superstar or Aggie Horticulture |
This page last updated or reviewed [210919]