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Malvaceae
Okra 'Perkins Dwarf'
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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