Okra

Between the rainy days and the dry days it has been hard to think about putting anything in the ground because it has still been so wet.  So, yesterday and today we bit the bullet and planted.  Tomatoes, peppers, squash, and okra were on the top of the list to get planted and they did.   One unique method that we use when planting okra is the night before we plan on planting we soak the seeds in a paper towel and place them in a plastic freezer bag. This allows a few if not most of the seeds to sprout overnight and decreases germination time spent in the soil.  We then plant 1/2 inch deep with 1 foot between each plant and watch for them to poke through the earth.   Also, as strange as it may sound if you are longing for that smell of fresh okra open the bag of okra seeds that has been soaking overnight and before you plant smell.  Its like fresh picked okra from the garden.