This was from my last pick of okra. How do I properly save and store these until next planting season?
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Awkward_Dragonfly188
So I apparently did not know how okra grew at all! No ideas for seeds but thanks for unlocking new plant information for me lol
joffsbrownshores
Wait until they’re completely dry and make a rattling sound when you shake them (they look v close). Then break open the outside with your hands over a bowl, the seeds should spill out. My okra seeds have always been black at this point. Then store the seeds in a COOL, DRY place. I use old prescription bottles that are dark. You can also use an envelope. don’t forget to label them.
Craving fried okra rn haha. Your plants are amazing!
Otherwise-Tomato-788
I think like most seed housing crop whether it’s peppers, tomatoes, squash, or peas, just crack it open, wash off any flesh that can rot, rubbing it through a steel mesh strainer helps get any membranes off and let it dry. Once dried, I just wrap it paper towel and stick in zip lock bag. Make sure you label them on the bags.
I guess since your pods are dried, the slime is probably dried too. I’d just crack em open, let it dry out more and pack it up. Since you’re only gunna store for couple months, should be ok?
If you have any desiccant packs from things you bought to keep dry, adding those can help.
rhinestonecowboy92
One of the biggest mistakes I made initially is not drying the pod on the plant. Doing this allows the pod to fully mature so that the seeds are more viable. You’ll also want to make sure that you do this early enough in the season that the pods actually get full-size. Once the pods are dried, I just save them in the pods until next year in a dry place. Good luck!
Full_Pepper_164
What variety is that? and how tall did your plants get?
LockNo2943
You can keep them in the pods once dry actually, and it’s a pretty safe environment for seeds. Just avoid putting seeds into a container that’s completely closed or they might die and keep them relatively cool and dry so they don’t rot or ferment.
External_Glass_7686
Unless these are breed I am unfamiliar with they look a little small. The ones I save for seeds for the following year have more girth…
Greasystools
Be certain they are heirloom or open pollinated variety first before you bother saving seeds. F1 and hybrids will not fruit true to type and will make you mad for wasting your time
SteveMartin32
How the hell is your okra that tall?
JudgeInteresting8615
Yes, that answers my questions. Because I was like, how tall are they supposed to get Jesus? Christ, it’s my second time growing then last time, I only grew too, and they didn’t get more than 2 feet but these ones keep growing
MyNameIsSuperMeow
I’ve never seen okra this tall, it is amazing.
forvisionandhealth
Jealous! I was unable to grow okra! I shall try again next year
Dizzy_Variety_8960
How do you know when to harvest to eat? Mine are about 5-6 inches long. First time growing it
13 Comments
So I apparently did not know how okra grew at all! No ideas for seeds but thanks for unlocking new plant information for me lol
Wait until they’re completely dry and make a rattling sound when you shake them (they look v close). Then break open the outside with your hands over a bowl, the seeds should spill out. My okra seeds have always been black at this point. Then store the seeds in a COOL, DRY place. I use old prescription bottles that are dark. You can also use an envelope. don’t forget to label them.
Craving fried okra rn haha. Your plants are amazing!
I think like most seed housing crop whether it’s peppers, tomatoes, squash, or peas, just crack it open, wash off any flesh that can rot, rubbing it through a steel mesh strainer helps get any membranes off and let it dry. Once dried, I just wrap it paper towel and stick in zip lock bag. Make sure you label them on the bags.
I guess since your pods are dried, the slime is probably dried too. I’d just crack em open, let it dry out more and pack it up. Since you’re only gunna store for couple months, should be ok?
If you have any desiccant packs from things you bought to keep dry, adding those can help.
One of the biggest mistakes I made initially is not drying the pod on the plant. Doing this allows the pod to fully mature so that the seeds are more viable. You’ll also want to make sure that you do this early enough in the season that the pods actually get full-size. Once the pods are dried, I just save them in the pods until next year in a dry place. Good luck!
What variety is that? and how tall did your plants get?
You can keep them in the pods once dry actually, and it’s a pretty safe environment for seeds. Just avoid putting seeds into a container that’s completely closed or they might die and keep them relatively cool and dry so they don’t rot or ferment.
Unless these are breed I am unfamiliar with they look a little small. The ones I save for seeds for the following year have more girth…
Be certain they are heirloom or open pollinated variety first before you bother saving seeds. F1 and hybrids will not fruit true to type and will make you mad for wasting your time
How the hell is your okra that tall?
Yes, that answers my questions. Because I was like, how tall are they supposed to get Jesus? Christ, it’s my second time growing then last time, I only grew too, and they didn’t get more than 2 feet but these ones keep growing
I’ve never seen okra this tall, it is amazing.
Jealous! I was unable to grow okra! I shall try again next year
How do you know when to harvest to eat? Mine are about 5-6 inches long. First time growing it