Okra 'Star of David'
Abelmoschus esculentus
| Family: | Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus) (Info) |
| Species: | esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Star of David |
| Synonym: | Hibiscus esculentus |
Category:
Vegetables
Water Requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Dalton, Georgia
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Tionesta, Pennsylvania
Kingsport, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 28, 2013, tomatolarry from Dalton, GA wrote: 2013 is my second year with this variety and it doesn't disappoint. In spite of the gigantic height it grows to, Star of David is a fine producer until cold weather stops it. |
| Neutral | On Mar 1, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Heirloom variety from Hyde County, NC. Purple coloration on top of leaf petioles and major leaf veins. Extremely fat pods grow 5-6" long and 1 1/2" across. Best picked about 3" long. Named because pod cross-sections look like the Star of David. Plants grow 6-7' tall. 60-75 days. |
| Neutral | On Aug 11, 2006, Gabrielle from (Zone 5a) wrote: An ok okra, but not my favorite. The odd shape makes it awkward to work with. The taste is fine. |
| Positive | On Oct 18, 2005, hallmorin from Hilo, HI wrote: This is a hardy variety. The Chinese Rose Beetles have given it a beating, but it continues to produce healthy pods. Pick it every couple of days, otherwise the pods get a little thorny. Delicious steamed. |
