Okra
Abelmoschusesculentus 'Jing Orange'

Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

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