Okra 'Red Okra'

Abelmoschusesculentus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Synonym
Hibiscus esculentus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hilo, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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R
Moulton, IA | December 2008 | neutral

Pepper really like being around okra. Okra would probably be protected a lot by peppers, and also (possibly) protect it from bugs.

H
Hilo, HI | October 2005 | positive

This is a beautiful okra. My only problem was the bugs loved it as much as we did.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | neutral

Available from AgroHaitai, which offers this description; " 60-70 days after sowing. Vigorous growing and productive. Pods are pentagonal...Read More

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