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Growing Okra

Okra Cajun F1, Growing Okra

This page shows pictures about growing okra. For the purpose of this page, we will be growing the Cajun F1 variety. Since it is October of 2009, we will actually have to wait until the Spring of 2010 to start growing our Okra. We may even start some inside.

The Cajun is an early and high yielding okra. It is widely adapted. The best choice for the North. Medium-high, strongly branching plants with tender, flavorful, medium-green pods. 1997 All-America Selections winner.

Days to Maturity: 50

CULTURE: TRANSPLANTING: Sow in 2" pots or plug trays, 3 seeds per pot/cell, 1/4" deep, in late April or 4-5 weeks ahead of transplanting out after frost danger when soil is warm.

Keep soil mix temp. 80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. Thin with scissors to one plant per pot/cell. Transplant 12" apart in rows 2-3' apart. Do not disturb roots.

DIRECT SEEDING: 2" apart, 1/2" deep in early June or when soil is warm (at least 70°F/21°C) after frost danger. Thin to 6" apart.

HARVEST: Clip small 3-4" pods regularly to keep plants productive. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB.: 6,500-8,000 (avg. 7500). AVG.

DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 78'/oz., 13 oz./1,000', 12 lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. in rows 36" apart.

Visit our page on How to Grow Okra for more detailed information.

When planting the Okra, we will need a place that gets a lot of sunshine. And I believe I know exactly where I will plant my next Spring. I will plant it where my current tomatoes and peppers are.

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