Soil
Fertile, well drained soil amended with compost.
Position
Full sun and warm conditions.
Frost tolerant
No.
Feeding
Not required, but thrifty growth often indicates nutritional stress.
Companions
Melon, Cucumber, Pepper and Eggplant.
Spacing
Single Plants: 1′ 7″ (50cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 1′ 5″ (45cm) with 1′ 11″ (60cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Soak seeds in water overnight before planting them 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in warm soil. Thin to proper spacing after two weeks.
Notes
Requires warm weather to grow well.
Harvesting
Use pruning shears to gather pods less than 5 inches long. Wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt to avoid prickles.
Troubleshooting
Ants sometimes damage okra blossoms.
