Abelmoschus, Okra 'Candle Fire'

Abelmoschusexculentus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2017 | positive

Beautiful plant. Starts setting pods early when only a foot or so high. Prolific. Gets tough quick like Clemson Spineless. more use full ...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2016 | neutral

AAS Winner Primary Details
Bright red okra as well as red stems make this vegetable highly ornamental. 60 days to harvest from se...Read More

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