I have only grown one type of okra (Clemson Spineless) but have never observed any kind of secretion. What I did notice in my garden was how attracted the aphids and ants were to my okra leaves. I had to apply an organic spray to them last year but that seemed to do the trick.

I have not seen anything like that before on my okra, I don't think it is a secretion. I would wipe it off with a wet cloth before anything has a chance to hatch.

Agreed, if you can wipe it off, do it, to avoid any possible problem. I've never seed such a thing.

George
Tahlequah, OK

It's not a problem. "The liquid is natural secretion from the glands on the leaves and stems of the okra plant. The process is natural and causes no damage."

I've done a lot of searching, and it seems like a few people have this problem. These are Clemson Spineless... it's very strange, but relieving to hear that it isn't a problem!

Thanks for all of the replies. Strange how it doesn't happen with everybody's okra seedlings - maybe related to a quick change in temperature? It went from the 60s to the 90s in two days here! Today, down in the 50s!

Every plant is different as well as different varieties and some are better suited to certain areas. Micro climates within your own yard exist. Nature knows what it needs to do. No worries.

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I have the same thing on my okra and was very concerned until this thread....Thank You!!

What type of organic spray is good for okra?

Sue Ellen

I have never sprayed for anything on my okra and always had a great crop. This is because anything that chews on the okra only attacks the leaves, you still get a nice crop--just a few holes on the leaves. If you are patient, usually the bug population follows a bell curve and gradually goes away with no effect on the crop.

Thanks for your respones, I appreciate your knowledge.

This is the first time I have grown okra in over 15 years and I am anxious to enjoy a mess of fried okra. I is one of my favorite vegetables and it is very difficult to find good okra in the supermarkets in my area.

I have planted 10 Emerald and 3 Clemsen Spineless 80 and numbered each plant. I plan to keep production records and keep seed for the best producer.

Sue Ellen