Okra 'Cowhorn'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Cowhorn 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. Cowhorn requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Soak the seeds for at least 24 hours before planting them, as this will help speed the germination process. Don’t let it soak for more than two days, because you will risk rotting the seeds after so long. If you leave the seeds soaking in a warm place — or your home temperature is warm enough — your seeds may actually sprout while soaking. This is a good thing, because you will know they are viable. If they manage to sprout while soaking you should plant them soon with the root tip pointing down. From there you will just have to wait for the plant to appear.

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.

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

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