I live in East Tennessee (lots of rain, summers of ~70 - 90 degrees F) and I started my first garden this year with the help of my dad, who has experience. I made a roughly 4' x 4' raised bed and filled it with an even mix of clay (the natural soil) and mushroom compost, with just pure compost on the top ~6" of soil. I have been watering the seedlings every day since I got them at a charity garage sale, when they were each about 2"-4" tall. I transplanted both yesterday (5/31), allowing for about 1.5 - 2.5 ft of space around each in every direction.
Now, the okra is about 5' - 6' tall and the smaller, bottom leaves have brown wilted edges, and the bigger top leaves have holes. What could be causing this, and how could I treat it (organically, please)?
Your advice is appreciated.
I live in East Tennessee (lots of rain, summers of ~70 - 90 degrees F) and I started my first garden this year with the help of my dad, who has experience. I made a roughly 4' x 4' raised bed and filled it with an even mix of clay (the natural soil) and mushroom compost, with just pure compost on the top ~6" of soil. I have been watering the seedlings every day since I got them at a charity garage sale, when they were each about 2"-4" tall. I transplanted both yesterday (5/31), allowing for about 1.5 - 2.5 ft of space around each in every direction.
Now, the okra is about 5' - 6' tall and the smaller, bottom leaves have brown wilted edges, and the bigger top leaves have holes. What could be causing this, and how could I treat it (organically, please)?
Your advice is appreciated.