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You can sow okra directly in your garden 3-4 weeks before springs starts.Plant okra about 1/2" to 1" deep and 12-18" asunder.You can soak the seeds overnight in tepid water to help speed up germination.Be sure to space them 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow. These plants are tall, thus, be sure to space out the rows 3-4 feet apart.Although okra is somewhat drought-tolerant, giving the plants about 1 litre of water per week is ideal. Small soft bodied insects on underside of leaves and stems of young transplants or seedlings also cause damage.Although okra grows best in soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.0, it can grow in soil with a pH up to 7.6. The soil should be loamy, crumbly and well drained.Select a site that gets full sun.The plant can grow above 10C (50F), but to flower and to bear fruit abundantly, the temperature must be around 23-35C (75-95F) ideally. Okra flourishes in warm conditions, can bear hot climate.