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Ladyfinger (Okra)
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

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Get Ladyfinger (Okra) in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.

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