Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus) (Info)
Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Dad Speegle's Special
Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus
 2 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Vegetables
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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
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