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55 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Alabama Red Okra. The plant produces good yields of red okra. It is a vibrant heirloom okra variety originating from Alabama, prized for its colorful pods, productivity, and slightly unique flavor/texture compared to standard green types. The fat, short pods, typically 4 inches long, are bi-colored, reddish-burgundy or red-tinged on green, with red stems and leaf veins for an attractive garden display. This okra is delicious when fried, and adds color and unique flavor to salads when young. Makes some of the best fried okra. Harvest regularly when 4 to 6" long. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Alabama, USA.
Lot No: 102779
Germination: 65%
Seeds Per Pound: 8,000
Plant Height: 3 to 7 ft Tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
Okra originated from Egypt and Ethiopia, where it grows wild. It is a traditional vegetable that is grown in the South. Five or six plants can produce enough for a small family. Okra will grow in almost any soil where the soil temperature is 60°F. It tolerates hot and humid summers. Plants should be grown in warm areas and receive plenty of sunlight. Okra can be grown directly in the garden, but should be started indoors if you have a short growing season. Plant your seeds indoors 30 days before transplanting in the garden. Okra is known for its poor germination rate, so plant a sufficient number of seeds. Keep weeded, but do not disturb roots. Plants can grow 2 to 8 ft tall.
Requires fertile, slightly alkaline soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch and grass clippings, or straw, around the base of the plant.
It is best if the soil dries between watering. It can tolerate drought, but will not thrive in wet conditions.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro every 2 weeks.
Cut okra when pods are 2 - 4" in length, or the pods may become tough.
1939 All-America Selections Winner! 56 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. 56 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds. The plant produces heavy yields of flavorful, 9" long, dark green okra. This popular heirloom okra variety is prized for its shorter season and suitability for cooler climates. One of the most popular varieties on the market. Leaves are spineless, making it easier to harvest. Best if picked when 3" long. Used in making fried okra, gumbo, soups, stews, and meat dishes. Developed at Clemson University in South Carolina and released in 1939. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 148567. An heirloom variety from the USA.