They say it can't be done, but I will figure out how to grow Okra in Oregon!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

My Gram moved from Oklahoma as a young woman and has not had fresh okra in years. They say it can't grow here because of the short summer season.
I'm starting the seeds indoors this week, and will transplant to pots on the deck when the weather is warm enough. I figure I can bring them inside at night at when it starts getting too cold.

Do you think it'll work? :shrug:

[BOSSHOG]

1. Sounds like a great plan and I wish you good luck

Try to put them in as big a pot as is practical for you. Also, Okra has very beautiful Hibiscus like blooms so they will make a nice display for you. I just love it when someone tells me I can't do something.

[sazemisery]

2. Okra is not wild about being transplanted, but...

a friend of mine spent her summers in North Dakota six miles from the Canadian border and she introduced okra to the farmers there. I think they successfully grew it and started from transplants. Did you soak your seeds before planting? It gives you a better start on your seedlings.

Here is a link with tips on growing it in the North:
http://www.farm-garden.com/growing-vegetables/okra

Where in Oklahoma did your Gram live? I am in NE Oklahoma, Muskogee is the closest town near me.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. Yep, I'll soak them first...

I figure if I start 6 seedlings, at least 2 should survive transplanting. :)

edit: most family is around Oklahoma City :hi:

[plantwomyn]

4. If you start them in peat pots

there will be no transplant shock. Just tear the bottoms off when they're ready to transplant and plant them pot and all. If you put a cage of wire around the large pot and wrap that in plastic or burlap it will help keep the plants warmer too. Even putting the pots next to a stone wall or just against the house, will give the plants the advantage of reflected heat.
Good Luck
D