Temperatures. 1  Valleys/low level: Plus 4 rising to 10 Celsius. 2  At 900m: Minus 1 rising to 2 Celsius. 3  Freezing level: 800 metres rising above the summits by the end of the morning.
1 You can also start okra directly in your garden 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost date as long as you cover the plants with a cold frame or grow tunnel until the weather warms up. Make sure that the covering is 2 to 3 feet tall so that the plants have room to grow. You can soak the seeds overnight in tepid water to help speed up germination. 2  If you are planting okra transplants, be sure to space them 1 to 2 feet apart to give them ample room to grow. 3  Okra plants are tall, so be sure to space out the rows 3 to 4 feet apart.
Watch the okra plants every day so you harvest the pods before they become too large. Large okra pods are not suitable for eating because they become too tough to eat. Wear gardening gloves when you work with okra plants to protect your hands from irritation caused by the okra plant foliage.