Abelmoschus esculentus Okra Seeds – Vegetable Plant

Grow fresh, tender okra right at home with these premium Okra Seeds (Abelmoschus esculentus). Ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, and small vegetable patches, these seeds produce vigorous plants that thrive in warm climates. Known for their reliability and productivity, they yield uniform pods perfect for cooking, pickling, or freezing. Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners, these seeds offer a dependable harvest through the summer months.

Features

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds suitable for home gardening

• Fast-growing plants that perform well in warm and humid conditions

• Produces uniform, tender pods

• Adaptable to containers, raised beds, or open-ground gardens

• Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels

Specifications

Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
Common Name: Okra
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Growth Habit: Upright
Pod Type: Tender, uniform pods
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0–6.8
Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture

Season & Planting

• Best Planting Time (Warm Climates): February–April

• Best Planting Time (Temperate Zones): April–June

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sowing Depth: 0.5–1 inch

• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants

USDA Hardiness Zones

• Zones 8–11: Plant outdoors from February to April

• Zones 6–7: Plant outdoors from April to June

• Zones 4–5: Start indoors in April; transplant in late May or early June

Harvest

• Harvest Period: 55–70 days from planting

• Peak Harvest Months: June–September