Hill Country Red Okra

This variety was grown in Texas Hill Country. The stems of the plants are red and it produces flavorful red and green pods. Plants average over 8 feet and height! Okra must be grown as an annual in Ohio because it is a member of the hibiscus family. Production of pods will slow down in the fall as we get cooler nights.

Planting/Harvesting Notes

  • Plant in full sun in well draining soil.
  • Space plants apart 18 inches and rows 12 to 18 inches apart
  • Check every few days for pods. Production of pods will slow down if pods are not regularly picked.
  • Cut the pods from the stem just above the cap to harvest (see photo).
  • After the first seed pods are grown, okra plants will produce continuously for up to 120 days or until the night temperatures drop below 60F
  • Time from transplant to harvest 60-70 days

Seed saving notes

  • Allow the pods to remain on the plant until the pods are dried (this wills stop production of the plant)
  • Once seeds rattle in the pod, cut the pod off the plant
  • Separate the dried seeds from the pods and store the seeds in a labeled paper envelope.

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