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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Louisiana Green Velvet'

 
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Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus) (Info)
Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Louisiana Green Velvet
Additional cultivar information: (aka Green Velvet)

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
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Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
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Other details:
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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:
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:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Farmerdill On Aug 6, 2008, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

A 1940 release from the Fruit and Truck station, Hammond , Louisiana. Four-five foot plant gives good yields of 8 inch slender smooth podded velvet type okra. Well suited to heat and humidity.

Positive JeraldHolly On Jun 21, 2004, JeraldHolly from Etoile, TX wrote:

i know that the smooth skined variety grows very good @ etoile texas. located 21 miles east of lufkin texas. and about 55 miles west of the louisiana state border.



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