Okra
Abelmoschusesculentus 'Dad Speegle's Special'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Cultivar: Dad Speegle's Special

Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds