Okra 'Little Lucy'

Abelmoschus esculentus

How to grow Okra 'Little Lucy'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Little Lucy is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Little Lucy requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Little Lucy from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Little Lucy

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Little Lucy is a tender plant.

Harvesting Little Lucy