Okra – Vegetable Profile
| Name | Okra |
| Verities | Burgundy, Cajon Delight, Emerald |
| Family | Mallow |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Size | Up to 6′ + |
| Days to Harvest | 55-60 |
| Description | Okra is a tall broad leafed plant that produces long green seed pods that are edible and quite tasty when harvested early. The plant produces great looking flowers (it is in the hibiscus family) that are very attractive to bees and other pollinators. |
| Sowing | Okra is primarily a warm weather crop and should be sown after all threat of frost has past. If sowing indoors it can be sown as early as 5 weeks before the final frost date. |
| Growing | A fairly undemanding plant that has moderate nutrient requirements. The warmer the season the better for growing Okra. Because it loves the heat it is important to monitor moisture. |
| Harvest | Okra pods should be harvested before they are 4 inches long. Most are at their best between 2 and 3 inches. If allowed to grow to long they will become stringy and loose quite a bit of flavor. |
| Notes | Okra does not store well so it should be eaten fresh! |
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