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Message: <blockquote data-quote="2busy" data-source="post: 3740906" data-attributes="member: 12213">First off just because they sell the seeds that doesn't mean they will do well for your area. While they may grow and produce a crop , there may be better varieties that produce better. There are onions specific for your growing zone. go to dixondale onions website and look at their varieties for your area and compare them to what you purchased.One thing to consider is the "days to maturity" That will help you with when to expect getting a return on your plants. I would use it as a guide and not expect it to be right on the money.  starting your own seeds takes planning and most of the time starting them 6 to 8 weeks before you want to plant them in the garden. okra is a warm season crop and planting them in soil too cold will hinder the germination.if you use those seed starting trays with the clear dome you will need to make sure they do not get too hot if in a sunny location. You can actually kill the seeds if it gets to hot .once the seeds sprout , I remove the dome and let them have air movement over them to help strengthen the stems and prevent damping off disease.</blockquote>