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Okra 'Dad Speegle's Special'

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

Foliage

Succulent

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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CajuninKy

Biggs, KY (Zone 6a) | September 2015 | positive

I grew this okra for the first time this year after getting seeds from a friend. I had never seen a branching okra before. It is much eas...Read More

melody

Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

Dad Speegle's Special is an old Alabama heirloom that is a branching okra. very tasty and the pods stay tender longer than most others.

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