Star of David Okra Seeds

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Star of David Okra

SKU: OK11-20

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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: 23284

Germination: 75%

Test Date: 06/24

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 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 Seed 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 a 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 sufficient amount 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 much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.

Water Requirements:

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

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting 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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