Vegetable
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Vegetable growing guide
Ladyfinger (Okra)
Abelmoschus esculentus
Everything you need to grow Ladyfinger (Okra) successfully — from sowing to harvest.
🌱 Found in 10 combos
Care at a glance
The essentials for healthy growth.
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Sunlight
Full sun — loves heat
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Watering
Moderate; water deeply during flowering and pod set.
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Temperature
24°C – 35°C (75°F – 95°F)
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Germination
7–14 days (soak seed overnight)
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Season
Warm season (Summer)
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Harvest / Bloom
50–65 days from sowing
Soil & sowing
Get the foundation right for strong roots.
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Soil type
Fertile, well-draining soil.
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Soil pH
6.0 – 7.0
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Sowing depth
½–1 inch
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Spacing
12–18 inches apart
🐛 Pests & problems
Pest management
Aphids and whitefly — spray neem oil early.
Troubleshooting
Tough, woody pods mean you harvested too late — pick more often.
🧺 Harvest & friends
Harvest & storage
Pick pods young (2–4 inches) every 1–2 days to keep them tender.
Companion plants
Peppers, Eggplant, Basil
Related seeds
Other varieties that grow well alongside Ladyfinger (Okra).
Get Ladyfinger (Okra) in these combos
This variety is included in the following seed combos.
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Mixed
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