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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 21, 2012
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    This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/okra/harvest-okra.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 17, 2012
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    Generally, most chemicals in pesticides and weed killers will dissipate after a couple good rainfalls or waterings. As a precaution, I would suggest washing the veggies thoroughly prior to eating them. In the future, you may want to use neem oil for treating insect pests in the veggie garden. It is safe to use and organic.

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    Nikki on
    July 23, 2012
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/okra/harvest-okra.htm

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    MTNBIKERHIKER on
    July 21, 2012
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    Better to pick too early than too late. The fruit becomes kind of "woody" if left too long. Also, from my experience, the fruit does not ripen all at once. Each plant will have 1-3 pods ready for picking each doy or so. I do not recall the variety I used to plant but two to three inches is a good size; 4 inches max. longer than that and they get tough. Love that fried okra!

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    Nikki on
    August 27, 2012
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    Too much nitrogen fertilizer will prevent pods from setting and focuses more on producing foliage growth. Heat can also be a factor, making pollination more difficult. This can usually be remedied by adding more phosphorus to the soil, like bone meal, to offset the excess nitrogen and encourage more flower/pod growth.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    July 9, 2013
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    I have found it easiest to sow 3-4 seed in each 4'' pot to get a head start on the season. They are grown until ready to transplant into the garden, after the soil heats up. Thin (remove) all but the 2 most vigorous plants and plant. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/okra/planting-okra.htm

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    Agronoman on
    February 16, 2014
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    Don't expect significant plant stretching from urea, especially if it's composted manure which is what you should be using. Ammoniacal forms of nitrogen are known to stretch some plants.

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