Okra likes full, continuous, hot summer sun, and I suspect that is the problem considering you are having constant rain. As for the ants, look for aphids or mites on the underside of your okra leafs, which are a source of food for them. Otherwise, periodically hose them off if you start to see holes in the pods.

Hi,

Yesterday, being sunday, I went during the day time and checked on the flowers, they are actually blooming, but I guess they would not stay like that for couple of days. So, I am happy that they are blooming, next thing I need to watch on is if the okra pods would grow or not. Since the rains are gone and having some good sun light, hopefully they would grow a bit.

Okra flowers typically only last for one day. They open in the morning, then they close up and fall off. The green tip left behind is the okra pod, and they should should be ready to pick within a few days after the flower falls off. Depending on the variety, you will most likely want to pick them when they are still small (under 4-6") to prevent them from getting tough. Ants are a surefire sign of aphids, which can potentially stunt the growth of your pods. Also keep an eye out for stink bugs. The bugs are good at hiding, but their damage is unmistakeable - it looks like tiny bumps on your okra pods, almost like warts or pimples on the pods. They will also cause your pods to grow curved instead of straight. Nasty creatures.

Thanks andbowen, That is exactly what happened. Every word you wrote I have seen it practically. It was only one plant that had stunted growth for a while but now it started back again. I am growing some Indian variety of okra and Emerald also along with Jade and having good produce from all of them. Of all my favorite is the indian variety (ofcourse ;-) ). Next is Emerald. Will only plant these two next year.

Thanks for all the help provided.

Hello I have problem in my okra farm, flowers are coming and am not getting pods. The small okra forming turns Yello and rot. Can advice what dis cud be