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Burgundy Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is so gorgeous, it can double as an ornamental. With with deep crimson red pods and gorgeous yellow flowers, this variety of okra is a prolific producer, drought and heat tolerant, and loved by pollinators. Seed packet contains 3 G (about 60 seeds).
Okra is delicious for eating by itself fried or oven roasted. But it's a critical ingredient for cajun dishes like gumbo or jambalaya; and many Indian foods. This fast growing vegetable will amaze your children as they watch it grow taller and taller up to 8 feet. Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
Soak overnight or scarify seeds by nicking the hard seed coat to improve germination. Start indoors 3-4 weeks before setting out to transplant. Take care not to disturb roots. Or, for direct seeding, sow outside after soil has warmed to 70°.
Days to germination: 7-15
Planting depth: 3/4"
Plant Spacing: 12"
Soil Temperature: 70-80°F
Light Requirements: Full Sun