Okra
Abelmoschusesculentus 'Star of David'

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

Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

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

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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