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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Silver Queen'

 
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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: 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

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

By Gabrielle
Thumbnail #1 of Abelmoschus esculentus by Gabrielle

By Gabrielle
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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Gabrielle On Aug 14, 2007, Gabrielle from Washington, IL
(Zone 5a) wrote:

Very prolific!

Neutral Farmerdill On Nov 18, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Vended by SSE, which offers this description: "One of the most unique varieties in SSE okra collection of 129 varieties. Vigorous branched 6' tall plants. Light whitish-green pods grow to 7" long. Tender when young, good flavor, productive. Great producer at Heritage Farm. 80 days. "

Regional...

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

Washington, Illinois



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