Author Topic: Anyone up for the Okra challenge this year? (Read 68835 times)

Tin Shed · « **Reply #120 on:** April 06, 2008, 18:45:19 »

My okra leaves got those little crystal things on the underside as well - then the leaves died and fell off. Just checked the remaining plant and those leaves are going the same way - so that's the end of that plant then ???
Just as well another three have germinated - hope they don't go the same way!

Herbyhazel · « **Reply #121 on:** April 06, 2008, 18:59:19 »

I got some okra seed last week, strangely enough!
I'll let you know if I manage to get any fruit!

Jeannine · « **Reply #122 on:** April 06, 2008, 19:32:33 »

Well hello Herbyhazel, welcome to A4A and this silly thread to.

This is a sort of ongoing challenge which creates a bit of a laugh,good luck and stay in touch here,

You might also want to put a post on about being new so you can get a proper welcome.

XX Jeannine

calendula · « **Reply #123 on:** April 06, 2008, 19:37:24 »

Quote from: Tin Shed on April 06, 2008, 18:45:19

My okra leaves got those little crystal things on the underside as well -

probably something to do with the whole plant being mucilaginous - oil can be pressed from the plant and the pods are very gooey inside as well which you find out when you come to cooking - gives 'gumbo' new meaning ;D

PurpleHeather · « **Reply #124 on:** April 08, 2008, 22:20:13 »

I have got some seeds but have no instructions on how to grow them.

How big they get or anything

HELP

Jeannine · « **Reply #125 on:** April 08, 2008, 22:37:39 »

They come all heights, if you can tell me the name I can give you the info XX Jeannine

Garjan · « **Reply #126 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:02:09 »

Then the 1.5 metre that it says on my packet of Red Burgundy seeds is true? :o

Having only grown Clemsons Spineless that grew to be 50 cm height, I thought that all okra grows to be that high.
Now I need to look for another place to plant the Red Burgundy out.

Can you tell me how tall Better Five F1 will be? There is no info on my seed packet.

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #127 on:** April 09, 2008, 16:09:19 »

Thanks Jeannine, they arrived this morning and will be sown this evening. I shall post their progress.

loopyloulou · « **Reply #128 on:** April 09, 2008, 20:41:23 »

oooh i love pretty prettys! ive got a conservatory so could cheat... but its full of kids toys so i wont, will plop it in the garden or lottie... where are you getting the seeds from then? would love to have a go! or am i too late? am up for a giggle tho late or not :D lou x

elsie · « **Reply #129 on:** April 09, 2008, 21:03:35 »

I will sow mine later this evening, will let you know what they are when I've got them out. All from Jeannine's fabulous parcel I think. :)

Garjan · « **Reply #130 on:** April 15, 2008, 14:20:56 »

Hi all

Last evening I noticed the cristally drops on the downside of the leaves that Tin Shed mentioned. I thought my Better Five seedlings were done for, but this morning the drops were gone and my seedlings okay. :)

No sign yet of the Burgundy Red.
Does someone know whether the varieties differ in time needed for germination?

And how are your okras doing?

markfield rover · « **Reply #131 on:** April 15, 2008, 14:58:09 »

Mine aren't dead yet !

calendula · « **Reply #132 on:** April 15, 2008, 15:13:27 »

my 'pure luck' are doing well, all with a few leaves and I'll be potting them on soon - the 'red burgundy' from Jeannine aren't germinating well at all and some have damped off but those that are looking good are already showing some red on the stems, so looking forward to those very much :)

Jeannine · « **Reply #133 on:** April 17, 2008, 22:55:29 »

Mine are all still with us..no probs so far.. OH methinks I might regret saying that.

I have about 4 leaves on them, but they haven't started to sulk yet,bless em

XX Jeannine

markfield rover · « **Reply #134 on:** April 18, 2008, 08:43:05 »

Four leaves here too, do you think if I look under one I'll find fruit.

Jeannine · « **Reply #135 on:** April 19, 2008, 12:28:01 »

I think you would have more luck looking under a four leaved clover!!!

Ho Ho, I love this thread.

We are doing well though, no one is sulking or croaking.

Cleo, I hope you have a very big wok!!

XX Jeannine

elsie · « **Reply #136 on:** April 20, 2008, 18:29:06 »

About half of mine have germinated, 3 Bowling Red and 3 Emerald Velvet :)

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #137 on:** April 20, 2008, 22:14:55 »

Very late in the day, but mine are now sown and cosy in the conservatory.

Jitterbug · « **Reply #138 on:** April 21, 2008, 11:28:57 »

Don' worry EJ

I have just managed to get my seed Okra Mammoth and will be putting it in tonight!

Jitterbug

Melbourne12 · « **Reply #139 on:** April 28, 2008, 13:25:52 »

Even later than a late thing ;D

We got some "Pure Luck" seeds, and followed the tinkersgarden advice of soaking them in very mild bleach solution for 24 hours, then planted them in ordinary seed compost. We've planted 6 seeds, in the hope that one plant at least will survive.

We've also acquired a couple of giant cloches/mini polytunnels. One will house the okra, the other aubergines.

The cloche/polytunnel is about 5 feet high. I know that okra grows to some gigantic height, but I plan to pinch it out to keep it within the cloche. That'll mean fewer flowers, but with luck they'll mature into pods.

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Author Topic: Anyone up for the Okra challenge this year? (Read 68835 times)