Kev, oooh, I love okra. What a splendid plan, I will be following your suggestions, with a slight variation. I will start the seeds indoors, but under lights. When it comes near to the time of transplanting, I will warm the bed with black plastic, this is a wonderful heating tool for the earth, and I have cloches, I can make that tiny little greenhouse row that you speak of, until they get too big. Yeah!!! Just never thought about okra under cover. If you have any more cool tips, bring em' on!!!! Have a wonderful, great day, lovin' this life we live. Cindi