Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus) (Info) Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus) (Info) Cultivar: Silver Queen
Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus
Category: Vegetables
Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time: Unknown - Tell us
Foliage: Unknown - Tell us
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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)
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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