July 21, 2026
The best okra companion plants are basil, peppers, beans, marigolds, radishes, and cucumbers. They repel pests, add nutrients, or make good use of the shade okra casts. Skip squash, sweet potatoes, and broccoli near okra, since they compete for nutrients or attract root-damaging nematodes. Okra is easier to grow beside
I still remember the year I planted my gladiolus corms too early. The soil on my farm was still cold and wet, and half of them just sat there and rotted. That mistake taught me more about when to plant