Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
History
Okra was first cultivated by the egyptians over 3000 years ago in what is now Etiopia. A common ingrediant in african soups and stews, it didnt make its was to america until thwe transatlanic slave trade but quickly become popular in southern cooking.
Growing conditions
Sunlight
Needs atleast 6 hours of direct sunlight
Temperature Range
70F-95F
Soil Conditions
Sandy Loam soil.
Water
1 to 2 inches of water per week.
Allow soil to dry out before watering again.
Nutrients
10-10-5 for vegitation
5-10-10 for flowering
pH
5.8-6.5
Plant care
Sowing Seeds
Plant seeds anout 1 inch deeps with 4 to 6 inches of space
Germination
Seeds can take 7 to 14 day for germination
Pruning
Thin out plants giving them at least 16 inches of space. Remove any dead or diseased leaves.
Harvest
Harvst while pods are 2 to 4 inches long. Over ripened ones can take woody.
Growing Tips
Always handle the plants with gloves. They have small fibers that can cause irriation.
harvests cant happen allmost day during the harvest season, regularly prung to encourage new fruit
Garden plotter quick facts
Spacing
10" to 16"
Water needs
Low
Sunlight
Full Sun
Root vegetable that grows best in loose, sandy soil.
