Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus) (Info)
Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Red Okra
Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus
Category:
Vegetables
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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