Okra 'Cowhorn'

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
Foliage
Succulent
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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:

Birmingham, Alabama

Zephyrhills, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Dalton, Georgia

Brodhead, Kentucky

Baker, Louisiana

Crowley, Louisiana

Independence, Louisiana

Laurel, Mississippi

Saint Louis, Missouri

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania

Ranger, Texas

show all

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
T
Dalton, GA | September 2012 | positive

I tried this for the first time in 2012 and I was very happy with it. The production far exceeded the Clemson spineless I normally grow. ...Read More

C
Baker, LA | July 2006 | positive

i grow cowhorn okra & love them . they are so prolific , you almost have to stay in the garden & keep cutting or they get too big i like ...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2003 | positive

Cowhorn is a big okra, Large plant with extra large medium green ribbed pods. Good production and excellent quality. In good soil and a l...Read More

Featured
Clouded Sulphur
(Colias philodice)
African Swamphen
(Porphyrio madagascariensis)
Featured
Clouded Sulphur
(Colias philodice)
African Swamphen
(Porphyrio madagascariensis)