Okra 'Northern and Southern Hybrid'

Abelmoschus esculentus

How to grow Okra 'Northern and Southern Hybrid'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Northern and Southern Hybrid 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. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 as Okra is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Northern and Southern Hybrid 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 Northern and Southern Hybrid

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

Harvesting Northern and Southern Hybrid