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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/13 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: County 4-H Public Speaking and Baked Foods Contest
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 125 N Broadnax St Dadeville Al - Courthouse
Calendar: ACES 4-H & Youth Development
02/16 - County 4-H Public Speaking and Baked Foods Contest
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Subject: Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 1st Baptist Church, Dadeville Alabama
Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
Event Website
02/16 - Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/20 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 1st Baptist Church, Dadeville Alabama
Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
Event Website
02/23 - Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/27 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
03/05 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
03/12 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: New Leaf Program Graduation
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
03/19 - New Leaf Program Graduation
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Subject: Alabama BCIA Sponsored Cattlemen's College #3
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
Event Website
03/31 - Alabama BCIA Sponsored Cattlemen's College #3
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Okra
| Season: |
Warm Weather |
| Spring Planting Dates: |
April 10 - June 30 |
| Day to Maturity: |
50 - 65 |
| Plant Size: |
4-12' tall, 2' wide |
| Water Need: |
Medium |
| Seeds or Plants/100 ft.: |
1 oz. |
| Spacing - Rows/Plants: |
36" x 12" |
| Recommended Varieties: |
Clemson Spineless, Emerald, Lee, Burgundy |
Okra is a warm season crop that grows well in most areas of Alabama. Delay seeding until 3 to 4 weeks after the last frost. Varieties differ in plant size, pod type and color, and number of spines. Dwarf varieties without spines and with smooth green pods are best for home gardens.
For good germination, soak the seeds for about 6 hours in warm water before planting. Plant three to four seeds per foot 3/4 inch deep in rows 36 inches apart. After plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to final stand of about 12 inches between plants.
Cut off the pods when they are 3 to 4 inches long. Once harvesting starts, continue to harvest every 2 to 3 days to maintain productivity. An occasional light fertilizer application maintains quality and yields. You can store okra in plastic bags in the refrigerator for several weeks, or it can be blanched and frozen for later use. |
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