Growing Requirements
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Soil: Thrives in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5) is ideal.
- Temperature: As a heat-loving plant, okra is sensitive to frost. The ideal soil temperature for germination is between 70° to 90°F.
- Watering: Water deeply once or twice per week, ensuring about 1 inch of water, especially during dry spells. Consistent moisture is key for healthy growth.
Planting Instructions
You can start seeds indoors in cooler climates or direct sow in warmer areas after the last frost has passed.
- Seed Preparation: To improve germination rates, soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting.
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Sowing: Sow seeds about ½ inch deep.
- Direct Sowing: Plant seeds 3-6 inches apart, in rows 3 feet apart. Thin seedlings to a final spacing of 12-18 inches.
- Transplanting: Start seeds indoors in biodegradable pots (okra has sensitive roots) 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
- Fertilizing: Amend the soil with a balanced fertilizer or compost before planting. Side-dress with fertilizer every 4-6 weeks throughout the growing season.
Care and Harvesting
- Maintenance: Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Tall plants may require staking.
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Harvesting: Pods are typically ready in 50-60 days. For the most tender and best flavor, harvest pods when they are 3-4 inches long by clipping them off with a sharp knife or shears.
- Harvest regularly, ideally every day or two, to encourage continuous production.
- Caution: The plants may have small spines that can irritate the skin, so wearing gloves and long sleeves during harvest is recommended.
- Culinary Note: The vibrant red color of the pods fades to green when cooked, but this does not affect the flavor or texture.
Burgundy Okra 1/4lb
Regular price
$6.50
Pickup available at Prattville Farm Center
Usually ready in 1 hour
Burgundy Okra 1/4lb
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Prattville Farm Center
Pickup availableUsually ready in 1 hour
1154 S Memorial Dr
Prattville AL 36067
United States+13343655400
Growing Requirements
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Soil: Thrives in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5) is ideal.
- Temperature: As a heat-loving plant, okra is sensitive to frost. The ideal soil temperature for germination is between 70° to 90°F.
- Watering: Water deeply once or twice per week, ensuring about 1 inch of water, especially during dry spells. Consistent moisture is key for healthy growth.
Planting Instructions
You can start seeds indoors in cooler climates or direct sow in warmer areas after the last frost has passed.
- Seed Preparation: To improve germination rates, soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting.
-
Sowing: Sow seeds about ½ inch deep.
- Direct Sowing: Plant seeds 3-6 inches apart, in rows 3 feet apart. Thin seedlings to a final spacing of 12-18 inches.
- Transplanting: Start seeds indoors in biodegradable pots (okra has sensitive roots) 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
- Fertilizing: Amend the soil with a balanced fertilizer or compost before planting. Side-dress with fertilizer every 4-6 weeks throughout the growing season.
Care and Harvesting
- Maintenance: Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Tall plants may require staking.
-
Harvesting: Pods are typically ready in 50-60 days. For the most tender and best flavor, harvest pods when they are 3-4 inches long by clipping them off with a sharp knife or shears.
- Harvest regularly, ideally every day or two, to encourage continuous production.
- Caution: The plants may have small spines that can irritate the skin, so wearing gloves and long sleeves during harvest is recommended.
- Culinary Note: The vibrant red color of the pods fades to green when cooked, but this does not affect the flavor or texture.
