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Hill Country Red Okra Seeds

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70 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Hill Country Red Okra. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 5" long green and red okra. It is a popular heirloom okra variety prized for its striking appearance, productivity, heat and drought tolerance, and classic Southern okra flavor. The pods are green with red tips and red ribs. Great for making fried okra, soups, stews, and gumbo. An excellent pickling variety. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Also known as Texas Hill Country Red Okra. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

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Lot No: 102778

Germination: 80%

Seeds Per Pound: 8,000

Plant Height: 4 to 6 ft Tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Okra Abelmoschus esculentus

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/2" - 1"

60 F

7 to 14 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

3 to 4"

24 - 30"

20"

50 - 75 days

Okra Planting Information:

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.

Soil Requirements:

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.

Water Requirements:

It is best if the soil dries between watering. It can tolerate drought, but will not thrive in wet conditions.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro every 2 weeks.

Harvest Tips:

Cut okra when pods are 2 - 4" in length, or the pods may become tough.

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From: Guest | Date: 8/30/2018 5:28 AM

Hill Country Okra makes a beautiful plant, and the pods are tender and delicious. Could easily be a background plant in a flower bed. Here in Alabama in mid August its about 6 ft tall and going strong. Very nice plants.

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From: Guest | Date: 3/18/2018 11:15 AM

Our Hill Country Red Okra reached over 10 ft. tall in 2017, much more than the stated height of 4-6 ft. They produced well after our Clemson Spineless nearly stopped (only 5-6 ft. tall).

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