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Okra

Okra

Also known as: Ladyfinger, gumbo

📍 Zone 8b

📖 About

Raise seedlings in a similar way to capsicums - warmth is essential. Pick pods when they are about 5 - 8 cm (2 - 4 inches) long. Cut the stem below the pod with a knife. If the stem is too tough to cut then the pod is probably inedible!

📐 Growing Information

ðŸĨ•
Harvest Time
in 11-14 weeks. Compatible with (can grow beside): Peppers (Capsicum, Chili), Eggplant (Aubergine) Raise seedlings in a

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
ðŸŠī
Sep
ðŸŒą
Oct
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Nov
ðŸŒą
Dec
ðŸŒą
Active month Not recommended

🗓ïļ Monthly Actions

January ðŸŒŋ Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings
August ðŸŠī Start in Trays Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks
September ðŸŒą Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
October ðŸŒą Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
November ðŸŒą Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
December ðŸŒą Sow Seed Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

ðŸĪ Companion Planting

✅ Grows Well With

  • with (can grow beside): Peppers (Capsicum
  • Chili)
  • Eggplant (Aubergine) Raise seedlings in a similar way to capsicums - warmth is essential
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