Warm humid tropical conditions are ideal for luxurious growth and high yield of okra. It grows best within a temperature range of 24-27°C and is highly tolerant to high temperature and drought condition. But, the crop is highly susceptible to frost injury as severe frost causes damages to the pods. Temperature below 120C is detrimental to the crop and seeds fail to germinate when temperature falls below 20°C. But, the crop can be successfully grown in rainy season even in heavy rainfall area.

Bhindi can be cultivated in a wide range of soils. However, loose, friable, well drained loamy and sandy loam soils rich in organic matter are ideal for its growth. It also gives good yield in heavy soils with good drainage. But the crop cannot tolerate excessive moisture or poorly aerated soils. A pH range of 6.0-6.8 is considered as optimum. Alkaline, saline soils and soils with poor drainage are not good for this crop.