How to Grow Okra In Raised Beds or Containers |From Seed to Harvest|

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In this video I cover how to grow okra in raised beds and containers. If you are new to gardening growing okra can seem like a daunting task. However, it is really one of the easier crops to grow in your garden once you learn the few things they require.
I took the time to document all the steps to growing okra from seed to harvest so that you can confidently grow this amazing vegetable! If you have any questions please feel free to drop a comment down below and I will try to answer it as quickly as possible.
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My name is Justin and I have my managed my family's business (S&K Greenhouse) for the last 10 years! It is a local garden center that my mom and dad started around 25 years ago.
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[@official_shania__wanjiru]

Next millionaire decision made

[@official_shania__wanjiru]

Am doing it in kenya

[@Jane-West]

That's really amazing! I hope things go well for you!

[@tesswagner895]

My Dad planted his okra like you did, only he soaked the trench first really well so the seeds stay moist longer during germination. It is a really lovely plant. Nothing like fried okra!!!!

[@rillo806]

Okra is absolutely GREAT for everyone from beginners to experienced gardeners. Its super easy, it produces almost every 3 days so you get the rewarding feeling regularly. AND it doesnt require a lot of attention and care. Okra pretty much does its thing.

[@burrco3086]

Its like watching demolition ranch with okra, great tips!!! Great video!!

[@dianagrant9479]

in CA but my husband is from South Carolina so this is my first batch of growing okra. wish me luck,

[@simonnyaga2491]

How is your experience so far Diana?

[@johnnychevron]

I have been growing okra forever and you last advice was the best. Lot of people do not know longer thr okra gets worse it it. You might as well use it for seeds. Great video bud

[@lisagibson3765]

Hi from Gastonia/Dallas area. Just got got some baby bubba okra seeds from burpee. Will be planting in containers. First time okra planting.

[@joebobpruitt760]

Ok..your videos on veggie gardening are probably the best I have seen..I too have several varieties of tomatoes, okra, peppers, watermelons, squash and zucchini in 5 raised gardens. thanks for the great info!

[@rena1cg]

You got a new subscriber 🎉 I'll be planting okra for the 1st time tomorrow. Thank you for sharing all these helpful tips

[@kels3972]

I love making fried okra!! Thanks for another great video!!! 🤗🤗

[@skgreenhouse]

Fried okra is the best!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@kels3972]

@@skgreenhouse LOL, yes, yes it is!!!!

[@mabelleerasmo1932]

Me too I'm tried to planting okra ...masarap po kasi na ulam sa amin dito sa mindoro province lagi kung ulam yan

[@taracriste1]

Awesome video. This is my first year growing okra and I have several doing really good! My husband loves fried okra. God bless you

[@kevindaszkiewicz8903]

Ha!! Heard Shelby NC and my ears perked up!! I've lived in Cleveland County most of my life!! Now reside in Dallas NC. GREAT VIDEO!!

[@pattyfitz317]

thank you for taking the time to make this video. I am growing Okra for a dear friend, so I want to grow perfect Okra, your video will help me do that!! Happy growing!

[@redcherries93x2]

Growing okra for the first time this was perfect rundown! Mine are starting to produce and this gave me great info for harvest!

[@yolondaadams1669]

What a coincidence! My family is from out by Shelby-Gaffney-Cleveland County area and I'm watching you to learn how to plant okra!! Greetings from VA😊

[@travissaldana8647]

I’m Makeing a okra meal as I watch ur viedos I love okra

[@marjoriebeckwith8819]

Planning to my okra now I know what to do thank you for the video❤

[@preetgill6690]

I love this veggie. Plant and flower omg yellow colour. Nice. When you pulled the baby okra plant . I wanted put those in my garden😂

[@lekgotlatgae5955]

you’re a blessing my dude

[@melreyes-abbey8818]

Excellent video! Will need to thin out mine and hopefully they will really take off. Thanks!

[@SCNCborder]

Hey, we moved to Gaffney SC, from Seattle. I’ve never heard of okra before but I tried some pickled ones and I liked it, now I but some seeds and planing to plant them this year.

[@user-co7de9ss2t]

Man, what a video so detailed and straight to the point definitely subscribing

[@michellebrown4176]

Thank you so much. I have experieced issues with my okras growing for the last two years. Hopefully this information will change those issue this year.

[@puyaaaa]

After 1 year hope you have your okras

[@bambom135]

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[@Chidi-Ingraham]

Thanks for this informative video. About to plant my okra seeds now and hoping they do well. One thing i have found is that when okra stays too long and become tough, they are less slimy than their younger, tender counterpart.

[@ethelnygaard7788]

Very good video on growing okra from start to finish. I look forward to seeing more tips from you. Thanks.

[@sisterannhasna633]

5:46 Salute...for Using hands to digging .

[@julian777ju5]

Thanks for your advice an perception on okra

[@goldenhoney7867]

Thanks for the video.♡♡♡ I grew okra last year, but not from seed. So this tips on growing from seed is a plus. I came to realize as you mentioned, not to let the okra grow too large. It was hard a brick! 😅 Wish I would had watched this video early last year. I lost loads of okra because I left it of the bush too long, unfortunately.

[@lynettegaskins9934]

Absolutely the best okra tutorial I've seen so far. Prepping raised bed now, and excited about future harvest. 😊

[@christiankelly8127]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@gwauii3050]

*Do you need garden stakes to help them grow upward?* Your video is helpful! Thank you!!

[@txstate7312]

Pickeled okra is the best! If I could only choose 1 veggie to grow in my garden, it would be okra.

[@donnabrooks1173]

I love fried okra and hot pickled okra. Yummy both ways. Also I love it sauteed/ fried the Indian way. It is so good with rice, dal, pumpkin and fried spinach as sides. Very yummy

[@Mimmsfam]

Thanks for this video! I'm just a little south of you in Spartanburg. This is my first year growing okra, and this video really helped. You know I'm gonna be frying some of these beauties- I hope.

[@hadassahhaman7550]

Beautiful and brilliant!!!! 😄 I planted burgundy okra this year (I'm in zone 6) and they are coming along wonderfully! I eat my garden daily and they too get tossed into soups and salads. Thx for sharing. I have elevated raised garden beds and am growing my okra on the ground but your garden beds are beautiful...

[@margaritamariarodriguez3588]

How are they doing? I just purchased seeds of that variety!

[@knothead35]

Awesome content..i planted okra once in the ground and it ended up being like jack and the beanstalk. I do plan on growing some in containers, but I'm too late for this year

[@skgreenhouse]

Lol that's awesome! I really wanted to come out with this video sooner but I wanted to wait until I could show the harvesting stage. 🙂

[@joshharris3560]

So glad i found your channel, thank you for all the good advice ! Im just down the road in Lincoln County, NC

[@johnliberty3647]

When thinning okra you can eat the plants like spinach. I actually like them as greens more than I like the pods.

[@adm.MauricioLopes]

I love okra. In my Coutry We call It 'quiabo"

[@704TACTICAL]

Great video

[@natalidimon5888]

PPP ppg q

[@meharris0925]

I would love a video about how to companion plant. Like in this video, your decision to plant the okra in with the melons. I am thinking my potatoes would need to be harvested when okra needs to be planted in my area. I need some good suggestions like that please! I love your videos, and wish I lived closer to your greenhouse.

[@nshue23]

With your spotty germination time, did you happen to pre soak your seeds? Okra seed takes alot of water to crack open. Just like soaking beans before you make a pot of em. If u didn't I would recommend trying it. Great video and good luck.

[@rafika816]

G do you soak the seeds before planting? I soaked my seeds for 3 days changing the water every day and nothing happened.

[@strings1586]

You have a very interesting accent. Sounds like you grew up on the west coast, but moved to the south.

[@HalosOrbit]

When you harvest them do they regrow on the same stock? Love this btw

[@doctreelife]

Amazing work. Your new subscriber promoting organic Kitchen Gardening in Pakistan 😊💚

[@sassafrassanid5718]

I’ve seen okra boiled, then the slime is used as a binder for homemade paper. I bet those large, slimy pods would produce a better slime yield!

[@BORNSTUBBORN1986]

I dig your tutorials !!! thanks my dude!

[@michellehale8962]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve never grown okra but we love it. It’s beginning of June in 6b so that sounds like a great time to plant some. Hope I can find the seeds!

[@jacobpetrowski5341]

Super enthusiastic and interesting content buddy keep up the great work!!!

[@Kristina-lx9bm]

Thank you! Happy to subscribe

[@cuki.kalandjai]

Hello! I have several questions: 1. How many pieces are needed to make approx. Should I have 2-3 kg of okra? 2. Should I plant the seeds at the end of May and the beginning of June? 3. How long does it last? Around the end of August? So far, has the desired yield averaged? Thank you in advance for your answers.

[@alikipapamichael7138]

Thank you so much we lo❤e okra.👌🌿

[@myrianurrego-ortiz7286]

Thank you so much! I learned!

[@CabinGirl2001]

Hello from Marion, NC. Great info on okra!

[@lightscameraalana]

Lots of knowledge gained thanks to

[@EvelynJoy]

Thank you!!!

[@lilyavery8230]

Best channel on gardening ever... love your content and well executed to make us newbies feel like we have a chance at this! My first year this year and lots to learn and lots of mistakes...I’m in northern Indiana now, but you should know I’m a Pirate and certain you know what I mean... missing NC when I see the pine straw! Great job!

[@rogertate5025]

check out Lazydogfarm channel. Really good info foe new gardeners also.

[@valerieking3014]

Thank you for making this video. I appreciate you. New subscriber Happy New Subscriber 😃

[@justaguy995]

You can plant them a lot closer than that. I have seen them planted like a hedge row.

[@markfcoble]

Thanks!

[@susanwojcicki6763]

Congrats on being a KZbin "Creator on the Rise," Justin! And thanks for showing us all the steps to grow okra - I'd love to try this!

[@denisev.1217]

Thank you!! Can I save one of my “too big” okra to use the seeds for next year?

[@PuthyvanGarden]

Thanks for sharing

[@yogaisforeveryone]

I have three plants in my garden that I think is okra. It’s starting with the yellow flowers. How long does it take to grow the okra from the time you see the flowers starting?

[@jackeduprecruit]

Would the bigger one still be good for dehydrating to make okra crisps?

[@QueenDaenerysTargaryen]

Good video🎥 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@rafika816]

Thank you for this helpful and informative video. Grew okra easily last year. My plants reached 7 ft tall and produced like crazy. This year, i can't get the seeds to germinate. I'm heartbroken.

[@robertmccarthy1256]

Okra is so easy to grow. I plant 2 rows of okra and plant a row of carrots just inside the edge of the raised bed on the long sides of my bed.

[@maddhatter3564]

no, no its really not. ive tried twice now on my 3rd year of trying. ive never seen anything come up and ive followed what several people have said

[@bycourtney19]

Great video! I didn’t thin mine out😢

[@travneal933]

I let mine grow to 6-7 inches long all the time. It tastes perfectly fine. Not tough or woody.

[@wesley6925]

7:00 I prefer the tough slimy ones that are bigger

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

Hi neighbor I'm in Forest City right up the road. My okra is looking amazing, excited to get some soon.

[@skgreenhouse]

Hey! Thanks for saying hello! 👋 Glad you're okra is doing well! Got to fry some for the first time the other day!

[@ladygoji7754]

Love Okra! How much did it cost you to make those garden beds?

[@MamaMia-xn1op]

Growing for the dirt at time here. I have way too many too big ones. They seem to need harvesting every day. Are they trash now or is there something I can do to save them?

[@askell.17]

Thanks bro👍🏻💯

[@umikalthumabdulmajid5406]

I jus viewed dis video. I've 5 okra plants(in Malaysia we prefer to call them ladies fingers). All r doing well, and 2 hav sprouted fruits. I wld like to know whether it is true or not dat u can't keep d okra fruits for long after being harvested or else they'll become woody?? (I'm expecting to harvest quite a few in a short while and don't want to rush to cook them ASAP!!).

[@jimmywadsworth5440]

Just wondering what you put the compost down and the seeds in the compost. Do you have to cover it up with dirt or just leave it like that

[@tracysrocket]

Harvest everyday. I planted okra at my workplace and any pods I didn't harvest on Friday, were too long and woody on Monday

[@ericapple6828]

I always have luck freezing the okra seeds before I plant them !

[@kino7539]

About how many does one plant produce and how quickly? I’m trying to figure out if I should plant it but I only have space for about 3 spread apart.

[@patelnirajkumar1]

Hey there, nice video. Can you put the Raised bed on concrete flooring?

[@skgreenhouse]

Absolutely! Just make sure you have around 8" or more of soil for roots to grow down into.

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[@sowjanyasiddamshetty1532]

I heard okra doesnt do well after moving. Can you pleasse share how did it go for you after moving ?

[@doraw7766]

Thank you.

[@kevintodd8195]

Have you tried Earth Juice?

[@destmasters]

Oh man, I need help! Lol. My Clemson okra plants, bought as plants, almost look like multiple stems coming up in the same place. What the heck? Any thoughts and for what it’s worth @s&k, I’m in western n.c. Mountains.

[@stellachipembele3147]

For quick germination, soak the seeds in water. Then after 3 hrs, transfer them into a wet kitchen towel. 3 days later they will germinated for transplantation. This method works for other seeds as well.

[@MarsMicabalo]

Growing okra in the Philippines condition is not a problem but as I observed here in Edmonton I tried to plant okra as I observed for a matter of months and half it didn’t grow tall but the colour of the leaf is green and not pale. Any help is much appreciated,a big thanks .

[@mikewilson8594]

I'm gonna gross y'all out... My southern family not only loves fried okra, but we love boiled okra and tomatoes with elbow macaroni.

[@ashlynjxo]

My granny always made rice and tomatoes and boiled okra!

[@wandac.8382]

So good! I cook okra, tomatoes and onions all the time!

[@patiencechinhondo1626]

I love okra stew, but have never had it with macaroni. However, we eat okra with corn pap, a thick corn porridge

[@michaelang2014]

Stir fried is healthier.

[@misslilytoyou]

Healthier than stewed?​@@michaelang2014

[@misssamdaughter6983]

Thanks

[@noorulainaqeel4944]

Wonderful information. I have transplanted a big about 6-7 feet tall persemon tree in the back yard, last February (2021) After about a month it did give small, beautiful leaves and showed good signs as if it survived the transplant shock. These leaves then dried off, may be to the fall season. Now this in NO sign of leaves, my other plant of persimmons had already given out big leaves. What should I do to revive this plant? I have been watering it regularly and had put plant food and other things last year...Please advise

[@knoxurbanhomestead]

Do you recommend starting them indoors and transplanting?

[@skgreenhouse]

Sure you can do that if you want to get a head start. If the soil temp is warm enough and it's an appropriate time to plant in your zone then I would just plant straight into the ground and save a step.

[@tamitimeless]

When you harvest okra do you clip the leaf with it?

[@jeeli786]

I have the same question, I clip the leaf too.

[@lavenderloco]

The "bad" pod can't you use it for okra water or maybe a hair mask other than drying out for more seeds?😊

[@MariThomas01]

Can okra be propogated from cuttings?

[@brady7730]

Hey man how do I get my soil in my garden bed to become more loose like yours?

[@johnscott4011]

I've got one for ya, I planted jalapeno pepper seeds and instead of peppers I got okra instead how's that possible

[@miaaustinhayes-elmore9437]

Good to know!