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Abelmoschus, Gumbo, Okra 'Red Velvet'

Abelmoschusesculentus

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
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Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Red
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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