Is okra mass planted or can just a few plants get decent yields? I am experimenting with 8 okra plants but am not sure if they will produce enough for a gumbo or jambalaya dish. They get plenty of sun and I water often and deep. I'm using the volcano shape planting plan this year. . . mounds with bowl on top, plant in center. It's working well.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised. They can be picked every other day and that should provide more than enough for your dish.
Can an Okra plant cross pollinate with a squash, or any other plant other than an Okra?
Yes. If you want to save seed for next year, here is some help.
http://howtosaveseeds.com/isolate.php
I want to know if I can plant okra in the fall in outside garden.
Okra grows poorly in cool weather, so we would not recommend that you plant it in the fall.
I am growing okra in a hot country in Africa, temps above 40 C. Last year at same time it was infested and died. How can I protect it now? Any suggestions? Pestcide? Can I spray it with leaf fertilizer? When I can fertilize?
I like neem oil for spraying vegetable garden plants. It is both a pesticide and a fungicide, so takes care of many problems that can arise in the garden. It is also organic and safe to eat. I treat my garden 1x a week with it.
I would like to know if okra has to be completely dry before picking for seed?
This article will help you: https://www.gardenguides.com/114657-harvest-okra-seeds.html
My okra was stunted this year, producing very little. The leaves got brown around the edges, turned yellow and dropped off. I did have a problem with aphids; however, the leaves did the same last year and I had a tall, well producing crop. Any ideas as to cause?
The brown edges and yellow leaves is typically an indication that the plant is not getting enough water. A less common reason would be issues with the roots, but because this has happened in more than one year, I would go with not enough water.
If you water frequently, you may want to try watering less frequently but for longer periods of time. This will allow the water to get deeper into the soil, which not only encourages the roots to go deeper so the can find more water, but also ensures that the water will not evaporate quickly from the soil surface.
As for the production issue, this may have been caused by a pollination issue. Bad weather, either too hot, too windy or too rainy, can keep pollinators away from the plants and cause pollen to clump, making it harder to transfer. Also, pesticide use in the garden can kill or deter pollinators.
What are the bulbs on the same plant as the okra fruit?
Are they bulbs or tumor-like growths (which could be a sign of a pest issue)? If you could send us a picture, we could be of more help in identifying this problem for you.