Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus · Malvaceae
A heat-loving relative of hibiscus with pretty yellow flowers and tender, ridged pods. Pick the pods young and often, before they turn woody.
At a glance
Good for
- Edible / Productive
- Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic
Sowing from seed
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Sowing depth: 15 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Pre-treatment: Soak seed before sowing
- Germination: 7-14 days
- Days to harvest: 55-70 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 3 years