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A cold snap in early spring can kill okra blossoms. Whether adding okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) to your garden for its edible pods or simply its ornamental value, you must protect the delicate plant from cold temperatures. Okra is an annual plant that thrives during the warm spring and summer season and grows 3 to 6 feet tall. Pick pods while they are immature at 2 to 3 inches long. Okra plants will present a prolific harvest through the first frost in the fall.
Like Larry said, okra seed has to be fresh to germinate. I had a chart once that told how long garden seeds remain viable and okra was at the top of the list with only a one year reliable germination rate. I keep my seed in the freezer and it will keep for 2-3 years, maybe longer. Like Bookmark May 10, 2013 at 3:39PM.