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vegetableAnnualEdible
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
Also known as: gumbo, lady fingers
Heat-loving vegetable that thrives where summers are long and hot. Harvest pods young at 3-4 inches for best texture.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing36–48″
Planting Depth0.5–1″
Height48–72″
Spread18–24″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
4–6 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
2–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
50–65 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination. Needs soil temps above 65°F.
Companion Plants
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