![]() ![]() Seedlings started indoors must be kept under a grow light or in a sunny window after germination. Seeds can be sown directly in the garden if the soil temperature is warm enough and there are enough days in the season for plants to reach maturity. Under ideal conditions, your Okra should germinate within 7 days. Some seeds are scarified with acid by the seed producer to increase seed germination rates. The seed coat is thick and hard, inhibiting germination unless the seeds are treated to enhance the germination process. Okra seeds require optimal conditions to germinate. Although the soil should be moist, overly wet soil may cause the seed to rot before it can sprout. The seeds do not require light to germinate, but the new seedlings should be provided with light soon after germination to grow well. Okra plant requires moist conditions and a soil temperature near 75☏ to sprout successfully. You can plant Okra in the garden when the soil has warmed to 65° or 70☏ the warmer, the better. If you do not start Okra plants early, wait until there is stable, warm weather. Make sure that the covering is about 2 to 3 feet tall so that the plants have room to grow. You can start Okra seeds indoors in peat pots under full light about 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date. Then, soil physical properties such as bulk density, water holding capacity, soil compaction play an important role in germination and emergence of the seedling. The seeds are generally sown at depths of 5 to 6 cm hence, the germinating seeds are likely to encounter mechanical resistance when growing to the soil surface. Soaking aids moisture absorption and seed germination. Soak the seeds in water for 12 to 18 hours to soften its hard seed coat. ![]() Yellow vein mosaic resistant or tolerant – Arka Anamika, Arka Abhay, Susthira (all green fruited) Light green or green fruited – Pusa Sawani, Pusa Makhmali, IARI Selection 2, Kiran, Salkeerthi
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