Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra is a traditional southern vegetable valued for its edible green seed pods. Great in gumbo

Latin Name

Common Name

Okra

Planting Zone

Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11

Bloom Season

Summer

Height

3-5 ft

Spread

3-5 ft

Suggested Uses

Specimen

Potential Pests

No serious problems

Plant Story

Okra is a traditional southern vegetable valued for its edible green seed pods. Great in gumbo

Seed 1-2 weeks before last frost date. First harvest 55 days after seeds sprout.

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