This variety hails from Japan and has a gorgeous pink hue. The stems and veins of the leaves on the plants are pink/red and it produces flavorful, tender pink pods. These pods are absolutely stunning and easy to see on the plant. Plants average over 6 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.
Image credit: “Red Okra” by robholland is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.