How to Replant Okra Seeds

Start okra seeds only after frost in outdoor gardens. These seeds won't germinate at temperatures under 65 degrees F -- and do best at 70 degrees F and over. Choose a site with full sunshine and air circulation, and allot 9 to 12 inches in the row to each plant.

Rinse old dirt or debris off the seeds, then fill a cup or bowl with water. Drop the seeds into the water to measure viability. Throw out seeds that float, as these won't germinate, and keep those that sink for planting. Leave the viable seeds in the water overnight to soften their husks.

Choose a site that gets full sun sunshine and good air circulation, and till the soil to a depth of 10 inches to aerate it. Turn 5 inches of organic compost into the tilled soil for more nutrition and drainage, and to maintain moisture for the plants. Soils with high organic content support okra best, and lead to best initial germination. Add 5-10-5 or 6-12-12 fertilizer for best rooting.

Plant the viable okra seeds at 9 to 12 inches in the row, 3/4 inch deep. Leave 3 to 6 feet between multiple rows for gardening and growing space.

Water the garden with 2 inches of water and lay 2 inches of organic mulch on the soil between planting sites. Mulch keeps soil warm and moist during germination and growth.