msshay

I live in Indiana and never have any problem growing okra. You have to make sure they are getting plenty of sunlight and water, but don't be flooding the soil with too much water which can leach your nutrients and cause some fungi to start growing. How tall are they before they start flowering? Next year before you plant the plugs mix some good compost or peat moss into your soil. Sun is very crucial and they should be in the sunniest part of your garden. I am no expert on how to grow okra but I wish you good luck!