Okra 'Cajun Delight'

Abelmoschusesculentus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Synonym
Hibiscus esculentus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
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)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Canehill, Arkansas

Anderson, California

Augusta, Georgia

La Place, Louisiana

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | positive

Experience double the yield of other okras. More attractive tender pods, and such great flavor that non-okra lovers will convert. Early, ...Read More

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