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Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly called okra, is native to tropical
Africa and Asia. It is an annual that typically grows 3-5′ tall. It is grown
for harvest of its edible fruit/seed pods which are perhaps best noted as the
signature ingredient in gumbo. Species plants feature hibiscus-like yellow
flowers (to 2-3” wide) with purplish centers. Flowers last only for one day,
but plants bloom Fastly throughout the growing season to frost. Flowers give
way to fruit capsules which have a musky aroma, hence the common name. Hairy,
dark green leaves are deeply cut into 3-7 lobes.
Annual that is easily grown in moist, moderately fertile, well-drained
soils in full sun. Best flowering is in full sun. Thrives in hot summer
climates. Seeds are sensitive to cold temperatures and should not be planted
outside until soil temperatures have risen to 60 degree F. and night
temperatures no longer dip below 55 degrees F. As an alternative, seed may be started
indoors about 1-2 weeks prior to last frost date with seedling planted outside
as soon as soils warm. Harvest the pods when they reach 3″ long. First
harvest of okra will occur about 55 days after seeds sprout. Seed may be
harvested from garden plants for planting the following year.
Growing Instructions
1. Scarify the seeds by nicking or sanding the seed coat.
2. Soak the seed in water for several hours.
3. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half
potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot.
Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.
4. Put the seeds on the soil.
5. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
6. Water the seeds.
7. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part
shade.
8. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.
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