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Like other plants, okras benefit from companion planting. These 8 herbs and vegetables have a mutually beneficial relationship with okra when grown nearby.

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.

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