Things You'll Need:
- Drill
- Gravel
- Bucket
- Potting soil
- Sand
- Compost
- Trowel
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Step 1
Select a wide pot or decorative container that is at least three feet tall to support the root system of a mature okra plant. Ensure that there is a drainage hole in the bottom. Drill two or three ½-inch holes in the bottom of any pots that do not already have a hole.
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Step 2
Obtain small okra plants purchased from a garden center. Use plants that are in peat pots or other biodegradable pots, as seedlings do not transplant well if the roots are disturbed.
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Step 3
Place a three or four inch layer of gravel in the bottom of the pot for drainage and for ballast to keep the pot upright as the plant reaches its mature height.
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Step 4
Mix together two parts potting soil, one part compost and two parts potting soil and two to three cups water in a large bucket. Fill the pot with the damp mix to within one inch of its top, tamping down lightly to eliminate air pockets.
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Step 5
Dig a hole the size of the okra plant's peat pot with a garden trowel. If planting more than one okra plant in a pot, allow one foot spacing between each hole.
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Step 6
Set peat pots directly into the holes. Add sufficient soil mixture to cover the pots and the bottom half inch of each okra plant stem. Water the newly planted okra thoroughly.
