Okra 'Louisiana Green Velvet'

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
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:

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Wetumka, Oklahoma

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Wetumka, OK | September 2012 | positive

I have grown this variety of okra for a number of years and like it because it will stay tender longer than other okra's. It starts out ...Read More

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Saint Simons Island, GA | July 2010 | positive

Superior flavor compared to Cajun Delight and Clemson Spineless. All grown in the same row. Does not produce as many fruit as the Cajun o...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2008 | neutral

A 1940 release from the Fruit and Truck station, Hammond , Louisiana. Four-five foot plant gives good yields of 8 inch slender smooth pod...Read More

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Etoile, TX | June 2004 | positive

i know that the smooth skined variety grows very good @ etoile texas. located 21 miles east of lufkin texas. and about 55 miles west of t...Read More

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