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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Cowhorn'

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Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus) (Info)
Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Cowhorn

Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus

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Category:
Vegetables

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

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

Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	cajunboy	On Jul 30, 2006, cajunboy from Baker, LA wrote: i grow cowhorn okra & love them . they are so prolific , you almost have to stay in the garden & keep cutting or they get too big i like them about 3 " tall , soyou can almost pick in the morning & evening.. gabe, baton rouge,la.
Positive	Farmerdill	On Oct 30, 2003, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Cowhorn is a big okra, Large plant with extra large medium green ribbed pods. Good production and excellent quality. In good soil and a long growing season, the plant needs to be topped when it reaches 4 ft, otherwise by late August -September you will need a stepladder to pick it.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia
Baker, Louisiana
Independence, Louisiana
Laurel, Mississippi
Hulbert, Oklahoma

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