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Okra 'Greennie'

Abelmoschusesculentus

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
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Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
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Synonym
Hibiscus esculentus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
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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)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2005 | neutral

An early compact 5 ridged okra available from Known-You Seed.

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