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75 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Star of David Okra. This tall plant produces heavy yields of 6" long okra. The pods are twice as fat as most okra. Best to harvest when 3" long. It is named after the cross sections of the pods that look like the Star of David. Great for making fried okra, soups, stews, gumbo, and casseroles. The plant grows 7 ft tall. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Hyde County, North Carolina, USA.
Lot No: 102775
Germination: 80%
Test Date: 09/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 8,000
Plant Height: 6 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.