Description
Organic Okra Seed Traditional OP.
Light green pods consist of 5–8 points.
The standard variety in the South.
Cream-colored flowers are also edible.
An attractive ornamental; good in containers.
Edible Flowers: Deep fry the flowers or eat them stuffed, or use fresh as a striking, exotic-looking garnish.
Sweet and mild flavor.
USDA Certified Organic.
LATINE NAME
ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS
DAYS TO MATURITY
60 DAYS
LIFE CYCLE
ANNAUL
HYBRID STATUS
OPEN POLLINATED
GROWING INFORMATION
CULTURE: Sow in 2" pots or plug trays, 3 seeds per pot/cell, 1/4" deep. Start 4-5 weeks ahead of transplanting out after the weather becomes cooler Keep soil mix temp. 80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. Thin to one plant per pot/cell. Transplant 12-18" apart in rows 3' apart. Do not disturb roots.
DIRECT SEEDING: sow 2" apart, 1/2" deep. Thin to 12-18" apart.
HARVEST: Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to keep plants productive. Oversized pods become tough.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 1 oz./78', 13 oz./1,000', 12 lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. in rows 36" apart.
TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 155 pots/cells per oz., 2,500 pots/cells per
DAYS TO MATURITY: From transplant.
