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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.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.