sow the seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in damp garden soil or seed-starting mix. Watch for your okra sprouting, which should occur in 5 to 10 days. Thin or transplant the okra seedlings to ...

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) blooms gorgeous, red-eyed, hibiscus-resembling yellow flowers, adding ornamental beauty to our gardens while we wait to harvest its juicy fruit pods for stews and sauces.