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Pruning off pods before planting (okra)

15 years ago

I started a gazillion okra from seed, and they all grew ALL of them.

I'm selling some and then planting as many as I have room for. They are still in their transplanted pots (first move from the seed tray) and are probably 7-10 inches tall, with a few leaves and all of them have one pod on top. Is this normal? I cut them off, thinking that the roots would be more focused on establishing, as well as the leaves.

Hope this was not a mistake.

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Comments (2)

groundcover
15 years ago
Hello,

I really don't know about okra, but I cut off all flowers, buds and seeds when planting annuals. Something my Mom taught me, roots first, I think.
girlgroupgirl
15 years ago
People will buy more with the fruit on it!

GGG
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