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Okra 'Silver Queen'

Abelmoschusesculentus

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Abelmoschus esculentus by Gabrielle
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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

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Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
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Category
Vegetables
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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

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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:

Austin, Texas

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Gabrielle
(Zone 5a) | August 2007 | positive

Very prolific!

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

Vigorous branched 6' tall plants. Light whitish-green pods grow to 7" long. Tender when young, good flavor, productive. 80 days.

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