Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Okra is also known as Gombo or Lady's Fingers. Native to West Africa, okra grows well in warm climates where there is no frost.

Steps

1. 1 Find a suitable place. Okra grows 1 to 2 meters high, each plant will be about 30 to 40 cm wide. Choose a spot that fits this size and prepare the soil well. The place should be warm.
2. 2 Soak the seeds overnight in a bowl or container of water. This soaking helps to speed up germination.
3. 3 Sow 2-3 seeds on someone. Make holes about 1-2 cm deep, 40-60 cm apart. If planting in rows, keep them 1 meter apart.
4. 4 Water well. The seedlings should sprout within a week if you've soaked them overnight.
5. 5 Thin the seedlings. Pick the strongest shoots and let them grow.
6. 6 Add mulch to the seedlings. This will help maintain sufficient moisture.
7. 7 Water well and regularly. Fertilize lightly.
8. 8 Harvest your crops. The part of the plant that we consume is the seed of the pod. It looks like a long, bony finger. Expect to see pods appear approximately 8-12 weeks after planting. Ripening rate will depend on the variety you plant and the weather conditions.
   • Rip off the pods when they are soft. If left to grow for too long, they will become tough and fibrous.

Tips

• One reader advises adding peanut butter to the soil before planting, arguing that it will help in faster growth as well as better flavor.

Warnings

• The developed soil affects the okra; do not plant okra where members of the nightshade (potatoes, tomatoes, etc.) or brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, etc.) have already grown.
• Okra is not too susceptible to pests. Types of pests that can occur: aphids, thrips, mites and larvae.

What do you need

• Suitable space in the garden
• Digging tools
• Okra seeds
• Watering plant
• Mulch
• Light fertilizers