Okra
Abelmoschusesculentus 'Big'un'

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

Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

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