Okra--how many plants?

[CathyM]

Gardendoc, I guess this question is primarily for you, but anyone with experience planting okra in the EarthBox is welcome and encouraged to comment.

EarthBox planting guide says 8 plants.  I've noticed on Heritage Cottage Urban Nano Farm videos, there seem to be only 2 to a box.  I was thinking of doing 4 or 6, but not 8.  Is only 2 better?

[gardendoc]

I grew 2 per EB last year and that was plenty. 6 is way too many

[CathyM]

I grew 2 per EB last year and that was plenty. 6 is way too many

Thank you for responding, sir.  Is that the only reason, then, and it has nothing to do with overcrowding?  You had many boxes with okra, whereas I will only have one.  I was hoping to have plenty to freeze.  Will production suffer with more than 2 plants?

[gardendoc]

I think more than 2 plants will definitely over crowd the EB water, fertilzer wise

[CathyM]

Thank you for the info, Doc.