Okra

Okra Abelmoschus esculentus

What is the plant

Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. It is of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins.

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), native to Africa and related to hibiscus, arrived in North America in the 1600s. This edible green seed pods quickly became popular in the Deep South as both a side dish and a thickening for gumbo and stews. As a crop, oka thrives in any climate where corn will grow. The large-flowered, fast-growing plants reach 2 to 6 feet tall depending on the cultivar. Varieties with colorful stems and leaves, such as Burgundy, also make attractive garden borders.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 35°C

Hardiness zone

min 5a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Ideally, your okra plants need about an inch (2.5 cm) of rain per week to thrive, become large and produce lots of pods. However, okra has the ability to handle longer dry periods very well. if the plant gets rain after a couple of weeks of dry weather, it usually bounces back nicely.
Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is granular and mineral product intended for fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

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Soil
Rich, well-draining soil.
Pruning
Dead or dying sections of the plant can encourage pest infestation or disease. Removing these not only makes your houseplant look better, but reduces the risk of further problems down the line.
Temperature
You can plant okra in the garden when the soil has warmed to about 65° or 70°F - the warmer, the better.

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Container
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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