Unique red pods, holds colour after processing, bushy plant to 1m, tolerates cooler conditions. 55-65 days.
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Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
Annual bush to 1.2m, taken from Ethiopia in pre-historic times. Also known as Gumbo. Use similar growing conditions as tomatoes. Thrives in well drained soils in full sunlight. Harvest all pods when young at 7-10cm. Use fresh or dried in soups and stews. Sow after last frost.
16 seeds per gram
Okra seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Sep |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Feb |
| Mild: | Oct-Dec |
| Cold/Frost: | Oct-Nov |
| Plant space cm: | 35-60 |
| Row space cm: | 90-120 |
| Depth cm: | 1 |
| Best soil temp: | 20-35 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 15-25 |
| Rate per hectare: | 8-9kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 80-98 |
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restrictions for this seed.
W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Okra seed count is 16 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
