Our top pick for containers, small gardens and the edible landscape.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Attractive, compact plants grow just 24 to 30 in. tall and produce 3 to 5 pink-red pods at a time. When picked regularly, they just keep producing, making this variety a continual delight in your vegetable patch. Ideal for urban gardeners or anyone looking to maximize their growing space, this okra suits a variety of settings while delivering great flavour and texture.
Size: Mature plant height is 24 to 30 in., producing multiple pods that reach approximately 3 to 4 in. in length.
Yield: Continuous production of pods throughout the growing season when picked regularly.
Taste: Tender, crisp texture with a mild, slightly earthy flavour suitable for various culinary uses.
How to use: Excellent for frying, grilling, or adding to soups and stews. Fresh pods can also be used in salads for an unusual crunch.
Planting tips: Start seed indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting out. Soak seeds overnight to speed up germination, then cover with 0.5 in. of soil. Keep moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a soil temperature of 22°C for optimal germination, which should occur in 7 to 10 days. Once established, transfer to warm outdoor conditions.
Harvest tips: Pick pods regularly to encourage more production; harvest when pods are firm and young for best taste and texture.
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