When I don't get a chance or it's too early to
put my starts out, I just keep repotting up into
bigger sized pots/containers...
That way, even though they're not outside
growingand putting on new roots out there..
I know they're putting on new roots in the containers..
Then when I am able to plant, they're pretty much
right up to speed in the rooting department..
Your choice on the snipping of the
flowers....
but I suppose it can't hurt to snip the first few,
but I'd repot in the process too...
Keep us posted..
I love those
flowers on the okra, they're sooo pretty!!!