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Watering-Although okra is somewhat drought-tolerant, giving the plants about 1 litre of water per week is ideal.Soil-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.Spot-Choose the sunniest place in the garden to grow okra.Temperature-The plant can grow above 10 C (50 F ), but to flower and to bear fruit abundantly, the temperature must be around 23-35 C (75 to 95 F) ideally. Okra flourishes in warm conditions, can bear hot climate and fails in cold temperature.You can sow okra directly in your garden 3 to 4 weeks before springs starts.Plant okra about ½ to 1 inch deep and 12 to 18 inches 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 to 4 feet apart.