General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Cooked
Pollinators: Bees
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

Common names
  • Okra

Comments:
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Sep 15, 2018 11:05 AM concerning plant:
    I got seeds in one of the big Seed Swaps in fall 2016 that were labeled RED but no name. I think they were from okieheart. They did so well last summer that I saved a pod for this year's seeds. Another bumper crop of pretty plants that get up to 6'. We pick them daily at different lengths and even the 8" ones are tender. Here in south Louisiana we boil those that are 5" or less and slice and cook most past the slim stage and use fresh or frozen in many dishes including gumbo. It's noteworthy to say they don't stay red when cooked but turn green. Otherwise, they are perfect!

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