Okra Hill Country Red

Description

This variety of okra produces fat green pods splashed with reddish/purple color at the tips, with yellow seeds found inside. Pods can grow to be 6″ long, but they’re best picked when closer to 2-3″. This variety is said to come from Texas Hill Country.

Okra – Hill Country Red – Abelmoschus esculentus

Soil & Water: Okra prefers moderately rich soil. Its low water requirements make it an easy plant to grow.

Planting & Growing: Okra is heat loving. Sow seeds outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed, when the soil temperature has reached 70F. It’s a good succession plant after early, spring-maturing crops. Expect good yields on this 4′-tall, bushy plant.

Harvesting & Storage: Pick okra pods when they are 3-4″ long for tenderness. They are best tasting when eaten the same day. Some people develop a contact dermatitis while handling okra; avoid the itchiness by wearing a long-sleeved shirt and gloves.

Soil Temperature: 75-95F
Planting Depth: 1/2-1″
Germination: 4-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 36-60″
Days To Maturity: 60-70 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 24-36″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25

Product image via: TLM, Sow True Seed, Specialty Produce