Okra
Abelmoschusesculentus 'Burgundy'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Cultivar: Burgundy

Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

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

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds