Okra 'Southern Choice'

Abelmoschusesculentus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

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