Organic is a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods. The organic standards describe the specific requirements that must be verified by a USDA-accredited certifying agent before products can be labeled USDA organic. Overall, organic operations must demonstrate that they are protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and using only approved substances. The organic standards are captured in the Organic Food Production Act, USDA organic regulations, and the National Organic Program Handbook.
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.
(Best months for growing Okra in USA - Zone 5a regions) S = Plant undercover in seed trays. P = Plant in the garden. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68Â°F and 95Â°F. (Show Â°C/cm)