NickyB:
Hey there. I looked through your article and I liked it very much. Some instructions are a bit unclear, but O got the idea. I want to start growing okra on my backyard, I have some experience in vegetable gardening but I have one question. Should I use a fertilizer spreader like one of these, for example, or I supposed to spread it manually? Because I think it's handier. Also, can I plant it near other vegetables and fruits? Thanks.

my2chains:


let me tell you the simple truth,
just go and buy this dry chicken manure been sold #800 per bag,

buy some okro seeds and plant them in your backyard,

apply those manures when preparing the ridges,

then use a forliar spray containing onions water on them once a week.

For me i use grass/weed water as fertilizers and apply weekly on their roots

also water them daily,
you can intercrop them with any other plant since okro dont have much problem to grow

i will advice you look for early maturing okro seeds and use

sosowater:


Nice tips.

Please what's the work of the onions water?

Also, how can it easily be prepared?

my2chains:


water containing onions has proven to be a very good forliar spray for plants,

all you need is to cut to pieces all the onions you intend to use into a bucket of water that you feel enough that will do for it,

like a 25 gallon bucket filled with water you can get like 4-5 big onions and and slice them to pieces and put,

cover the bucket with a cloth or anything and leave the onions to dilute inside the water for 24 hours before you filter and use,

onions water will make the leafs of the plants to become green again,

it can also be applied to plants you feel that are weak and not growing well.

Do apply this 1-2 times every week and see the wonders

sosowater:


Wow. Thank you. Will give it a huge try.

ajike10:
Please how do you prepapare grass/ weed water as fertilizer?

my2chains:


this will work in any kind of plant

sosowater:


Thank you. I love organic.

DelightsomeFoods:
Where can I get the chicken manure and what's the size of the bag (kg)?

let me tell you the simple truth,
just go and buy this dry chicken manure been sold #800 per bag,

buy some okro seeds and plant them in your backyard,

apply those manures when preparing the ridges,

then use a forliar spray containing onions water on them once a week.

For me i use grass/weed water as fertilizers and apply weekly on their roots

also water them daily,
you can intercrop them with any other plant since okro dont have much problem to grow

i will advice you look for early maturing okro seeds and use
You can also use rabbit poo, if available

my2chains:
(Growing Okro In Pots)

How To Grow Okro In Containers,

Learn how to grow okro in containers,
Growing okro in pots or bags doesn’t require a lot of space and it is easy too if you complete all of the planting requirements.

Okro, which is also called lady’s finger is a warm season tropical vegetable that is also grown for ornamental purposes. Its delicate foliage and showy blooms that look like hibiscus (don’t forget okro belongs to the same hibiscus family) look amazing.
Very low in calories (25 to 40 kcal per 100g), okra is a vegetable rich in vitamins A, C and P, calcium and many minerals.

Choosing a pot

Choose a pot of whatever material you like. Pot should be at least 3 gallons in size. Ideally, a 5-gallon pot that is 10-12 inches deep and similar in diameter would be perfect for one okro plant if you have got a larger pot you can grow a few plants in it. Best to choose a black colored pot as okra loves heat.

Planting Okro Seeds

The first step for growing okro is to get the seeds. Ask for the dwarf okro variety that will not grow above 5 feet tall. However, you can grow any okro variety in a pot, but it is best if you choose the dwarf one. If you live in a climate with short summers, search for varieties that mature fast.
okro doesn’t transplant well that’s why you’ll have to directly plant the seeds in the container or a biodegradable pot. Sow 2-3 okro seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep in each pot. Water with a sprayer and keep the seeds in a bright, warm place, the substrate should remain moist until seeds germinate. The germination takes 5 to 10 days after sowing. The more warmth, the faster the germination.

Requirements for Growing Okro in Pots

Position

Pick a spot that receives full sun (at least 5-6 hours of sunlight is essential). Like tomatoes and peppers, okro requires plenty of sunlight to produce well.

Soil

The soil you use must be loamy and crumbly; it must be well draining too. Opt for a soilless potting mix that is rich in organic matter. You can also add a lot of compost or aged manure to provide the constant supply of nutrients to your okro plant.

Watering

Okro requires slightly moist soil. Water regularly to keep the soil uniformly moist and particularly more from the beginning of the flowering period and until the end of production.

Temperature

The cultivation of okra plant is extremely easy but requires a lot of heat. The plant can grow above 50 F (10 C), but to flower and to bear fruit abundantly the temperature must be around 75 to 95 F (23-35 C) ideally. The plant can tolerate higher temperatures well but fails to grow when the temperature starts to touch lower levels.

Okra Plant Care
Fertilization

Mix manure in soil to provide nutrients to the plant, you can also side dress the plant with it. Also, at the time of planting, you can add balanced fertilizer if you want. Once the plant has reached the height of 6 inches, apply a dose of balanced fertilizer again. Keep in mind that if the soil is nitrogen rich, it may promote vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting so maintain the balance. Later on, feed the plant with low in nitrogen fertilizer such as NPK 5-10-15 or 6-12-12.

Pollination

Okro is self-pollinating so you don’t need to care about pollination.

Pinching and Topping

As you’re growing okro in containers, dwarf varieties we consider, the plant will not exceed the height of 5 feet. In that case, you don’t need to care about pinching or topping.

Pests and Diseases

Okro is susceptible to fusarium wilt and nematode attack as well as aphids and whiteflies in pests. Mealybugs also affect the plant’s growth. However, these pests do more damage on plants grown in large quantities. As you’re growing okro in pots, you can easily control them.

Harvesting

Okro requires frequent harvesting. It blooms about two months from planting, and the fruits appear 5-7 days after flowering. The fruits/pods are harvested when they are still tender. Otherwise, they become fibrous and too hard to be eaten. Ideally, the picking length is between 3 to 5 inches.
How to see if your okro are not too late to be picked?
Bend the tip of any fruit and if it breaks easily this means that they are still tender and crispy and good to harvest.