Always follow package directions when applying fertilizer to your garden to avoid over-fertilizing. Signs a plant has received too much fertilizer are wilting, slow growth, yellowing, browning or ...

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The ideal soil pH for growing okra is 6.0-7.0 Okra can be planted on flat ground, in raised beds, or rows. The rows should be 6-8 inches high, 24 inches wide, and 36-48 inches apart.

It grows well in "any good garden soil," the extension service says, adding that it is best to plant okra seeds in the spring, after all danger of frost, usually around mid-April to early May in ...

Okra is pretty forgiving of soil pH levels but will perform best in soils with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. To find out the pH level of your soil, you would need to get a soil test.

Minimum soil temperature for germination is 60°F. Because mature seed has a hard seed coat, germination can be enhanced by pre-soaking overnight before planting.

Before planting okra seeds or transplanting, prepare the soil by mixing organic fertilisers. You can use aged manure, compost, and bagged organic fertiliser,” he says.