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69 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Choppee Okra. This tall plant produces high yields of okra. It is almost as spineless as the Clemson Spineless Okra. Great for making fried okra and gumbo. It is named after the Choppee Indians native to the area. The plant grows to 6 ft. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety that dates back to 1850 from Georgetown, South Carolina, USA.
Lot No: 102794
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 09/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 8,000
Plant Height: 60 to 72” 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.