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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt
Like I wrote above, I've never done it that way. When you plant the okra seeds with the tail on them - Is that tail planted downwards as a root, or is it the plant that tail needs to be planted upward? Maybe plant it sideways?
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The tail shouldn't be too long but sometimes things happen.
Maybe 1/16 to 1/8 inch is best and it is the root.
Down or on the side is best.
I have messed around and had to plant them with much longer roots.
My rule of thumb for seeds is to plant them around 2 to 3 times the size of the seed deep.
They need a good root system before they emerge from the soil.
BUT seeds will lay on top and drill their way in.
Some do this better than others.
When you see some of then germinating plant them all.
Worth