Okra, commonly known as Okra, is a warm-season vegetable plant cultivated for its tender seed pods and upright growth habit. The plant develops sturdy stems with large lobed leaves and produces pale yellow flowers that later form elongated pods during the growing season. Okra grows best in warm temperatures with full sunlight and well-drained fertile soil. It is commonly planted in vegetable gardens and raised beds where the plants grow vertically and produce pods throughout the warm growing period.
Features
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Warm-season vegetable plant producing elongated seed pods
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Upright growth with sturdy stems and broad leaves
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Suitable for vegetable gardens and raised beds
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Produces flowers that develop into pods during the growing season
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Adapted to warm climates with full sunlight
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
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Common Name (US): Okra
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Upright annual vegetable plant
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USDA Zones: 5 to 11
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 5 to 7: April to June
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Zones 8 to 11: March to May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 22 to 30 C in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to maintain evenly moist soil
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Mature Plant Size: 3 to 6 feet height; 2 to 3 feet spread
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Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches between plants
