early okra

GIZZARDFARM · March 29, 2008

I was just goofing around and as i was starting some tomatoe seeds dropped in some okra seeds to make sure they were still good....my problem ..In just a week I have 3 or 4 inch okra plants and i dont have the heart to throw them away. I still have at least 3 weeks to planting time Im thinking about potting them up in my flower bed for a few weeks and covering them if it frosts...

Earl · March 29, 2008

I think the roots will need warm soil to grow. Can you cover the planting spot with clear plastic to warm the soil for a few days before you plant?

GIZZARDFARM · March 29, 2008

Yes.....Ill rig up something Ive never started okra like this I always direct seed...Heck who knows i may be eating okra several weeks before everyone else around here..

March 29, 2008	#1
GIZZARDFARM Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: COMFORT TENNESSEE Posts: 300	early okra I was just goofing around and as i was starting some tomatoe seeds dropped in some okra seeds to make sure they were still good....my problem ..In just a week I have 3 or 4 inch okra plants and i dont have the heart to throw them away. I still have at least 3 weeks to planting time Im thinking about potting them up in my flower bed for a few weeks and covering them if it frosts...

March 29, 2008	#2
Earl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,278	I think the roots will need warm soil to grow. Can you cover the planting spot with clear plastic to warm the soil for a few days before you plant? __________________ "Seriously think about what you're about to do/say before you do it and the outcome will always be better." Earl