Okra Seeds – Maroon Red

Grow vibrant, productive plants with Maroon Red Okra Seeds (Heirloom), a striking warm-season variety known for its deep red pods, strong growth, and reliable yields. These richly colored pods stand out in the garden and remain tender when harvested young, making them perfect for home growers who enjoy unique and flavorful okra.

This non-GMO heirloom variety offers high germination, heat tolerance, and consistent performance in full sun and well-drained soil. Maroon Red Okra grows well in raised beds, garden rows, and larger containers, producing steady harvests throughout the warm season.

Features

• Produces deep maroon-red okra pods

• Tender texture and classic okra flavor

• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds with high germination

• Heat-loving, vigorous plants ideal for warm climates

• Excellent for raised beds, garden rows, and home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Common Name: Maroon Red Okra

• Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus

• Variety: Maroon Red (Heirloom)

• Color: Deep maroon-red pods

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual

• Planting Season: Late Spring to Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors April–May; transplant after frost

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow May–June

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow April–June

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow March–May

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 55–70 days

• Plant Height: 4–6 feet

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching warm-season plants