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Emerald, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 60.00 USD / 5 Pounds

  • Sun: Full
  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
  • Seeds Per Pound: 8700
  • categories: Okra
  • Zones: 3
Indiana
Westfield
Jambalaya, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 3.25 USD / Packet

  • Breed: F1 Hybrid
  • Sow Method: TransplantDirect Sow
  • Sow Depth: 1/2"
  • Fruit Length: 3-4 inches
  • Size: Packet
  • Germination: 7
Indiana
Westfield
Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds
Prices start at : 1.79 USD / retail-seed-packet

500 seeds/oz.; 8 lbs./acre; 7-14 days, 70°F. Sow directly outside. (4'-5' tall) Clemson Spineless okra features bright green, slightly ribbed fruit.
  • weight: .0625 lbs
Connecticut
East Hartford
Red Burgundy, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 60.00 USD / 5 Pounds

A tender and delicious pod. Burgundy Red okra produces beautiful deep-red pods and stems are tasty and productive.
  • Sow Depth: 1/2"
  • Breed: Heirloom
  • Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Fruit Color: Red
  • Seeds Per Ounce: 560
Indiana
Westfield
Perkins Long Pod, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 60.00 USD / 5 Pounds

  • Additional Characteristics: Edible Flower
  • Seeds Per Pound: 8960
  • Days To Maturity: 55
  • Weight: N/A
  • categories: Okra
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Indiana
Westfield
Red Burgundy Okra Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1-oz

500 seeds/oz.; 8 lbs./acre; 7-14 days, 70°F. Sow directly outside. Red Burgundy okra features 4' tall plants that produce red ribs that turn green when cooked. Can be used as an ornamental plant because of its pods and foliage.
  • weight: .0625 lbs
Connecticut
East Hartford
Jambalaya Okra
Prices start at : 3.10 USD / 1 gram

Okra is a heat loving crop that needs stable temperatures above 65°F for best results. No longer just for southern climates, our short-season okra varieties reward even cooler region gardeners with their unique fruit for gumbo, pickles, an alternative...
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 14-17
  • Days to Emergence: 7-15
  • Soil Temp. for Trans.: 65°F
  • Seed Life: 2 years
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 70-90°F
  • Row Spacing: 36"
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Candle Fire Okra
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 gram

Okra is a heat loving crop that needs stable temperatures above 65°F for best results. No longer just for southern climates, our short-season okra varieties reward even cooler region gardeners with their unique fruit for gumbo, pickles, an alternative...
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 14-17
  • Hybrid Variety: Yes
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 70-90°F
  • Row Spacing: 36"
  • Min. Germ.: 65%
  • Soil Temp. for Trans.: 65°F
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Clemson Spineless 80, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 55.00 USD / 5 Pounds

  • Seeds Per Ounce: 544
  • Seeds Per Gram: 19
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Breed: Heirloom
  • Form: Seed
  • Days To Maturity: 60
Indiana
Westfield
Jambalaya F1 Hybrid Okra Seeds
Prices start at : 9.95 USD / 1-2-oz

500 seeds/oz.; 8 lbs./acre; 7-14 days, 70°F. Sow directly outside. (5' tall) Jambalaya F1 Hybrid okra is an extra early maturing variety with a very compact plant habit and small leaves.
  • weight: .0625 lbs
Connecticut
East Hartford
Okra, Burgundy
★★★★★
Prices start at : 4.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 seeds)

When cooked, the leaves of this hibiscus relative turn a deep lovely shade of purple. For optimal texture and flavor, harvest often when the pods are young about 3" long, in about 49-60 days.
  • Days To Maturity: 49-60 days
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Spread: 36-48 inches
  • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
  • Sow Time: After Last Frost
  • Fruit Size: 3-6 inches
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Okra, Clemson Spineless Organic
★★★★★
Prices start at : 5.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (250 Seeds)

Best picked when 2.5 to 3" long. High plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods without spines. This 1939 All-America Selections winner is still the most popular variety on the market.
  • Height: 36-48 inches
  • Fruit Size: 2-3 inches
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Sow Time: After Last Frost
  • Days To Maturity: 56 days
  • Thin: 12 inches
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Jambalaya - (F1) Okra Seed
Prices start at : 4.25 USD / Packet

UseAfter frost danger, sow 2" apart, 1/2" deep when soil is warm - at least 70°F (21°C). Makes a great ornamental in containers.• Edible Flowers: Deep fry flowers or eat them stuffed, or use fresh as a striking, exotic-looking garnish.
  • ✓ Edible Flowers
  • ✓ Grows Well in Containers
  • Latin Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Okra, Clemson Spineless
★★★★★
Prices start at : 4.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (250 seeds)

Best picked when 2.5 to 3" long. High plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods without spines. This 1939 All-America Selections winner is still the most popular variety on the market.

36-48 inches

    • Spread: 36-48 inches
    • Fruit Size: 2-3 inches
    • Thin: 12 inches
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • Height: 36-48 inches
    • Sun: Full Sun
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Okra, Red Velvet Organic
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 4.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 Seeds)

    Tender, slightly ribbed pods are best when 3 to 6" long. Certified Organic Seed. Pods are excellent for use in soups, stews and relishes. Beautiful red-stemmed plants, 4-5' tall, produce distinctive scarlet-red pods.

    36-48 inches

      • Fruit Size: 3-6 inches
      • Spread: 36-48 inches
      • Sow Time: After Last Frost
      • Height: 36-48 inches
      • Planting Time: Spring, Summer
      • Life Cycle: Annual
      Pennsylvania
      Warminster
      Okra, Baby Bubba Hybrid
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 5.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (60 seeds)

      Ready to harvest in just 53 days. Burpee Exclusive. Grows best in full sun. The plant is baby-sized, only half as tall as other okras and perfect for a large container. But it's a bubba too, pumping out hefty, full-sized pods, twice as many as the old...
      • Sun: Full Sun
      • Life Cycle: Annual
      • Thin: 12 inches
      • Fruit Size: 2-3 inches
      • Days To Maturity: 53 days
      • Height: 36-48 inches
      Pennsylvania
      Warminster
      Carmine Splendor - (F1) Okra Seed
      Prices start at : 4.25 USD / Packet

      80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. UseAfter frost danger, sow 2" apart, 1/2" deep when soil is warm - at least 70°F (21°C). Thin to 12-18" apart.Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to keep plants productive.
      • Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
      • Grows Well in Containers: Yes
      • Days To Maturity: 51 Days
      Maine
      Winslow
      My Okra Flowers Are Falling Off: Reasons For Okra Blossom Drop
      Because it's usually so reliable, it can be especially frustrating if your okra plant doesn't produce like it should. If your plant is dropping its flowers and no pods are forming, it is likely due to environmental problems.Okra needs full sun to produce...
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Why Won\'t My Okra Bloom – What To Do For Okra With No Flowers
      Okra is more drought tolerant than many garden plants, but watering it will keep it healthier and may make it more productive. Remove any older pods that have become too tough to eat so they won't reduce future bloom and pod production.
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Collecting Okra Seeds – How To Save Okra Seeds For Planting Later
      Since no fleshy vegetable matter clings to the seeds, you don't need to wash them. Those collecting okra seeds, however, must wait awhile longer and allow the okra seed pod to grow as big as it can.For okra seed harvesting, the seed pods must dry on the...
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Okra Companion Plants – Learn About Companion Planting With Okra
      Plant both the okra and radish seeds together, 3-4 inches apart in a row. The brilliantly colored blooms attract natural pollinators, which in turn visit the okra flowers resulting in large, plump pods.
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Okra Seedling Diseases: Managing Diseases Of Okra Seedlings
      They are also the culprits for enation leaf curl disease. , the seedling stage is when the plant is most vulnerable to pests and disease, which can deliver a fatal blow to our beloved okra plantlets.
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Nematode Okra Problems – Treating Okra With Root Knot Nematodes
      Infected roots swell at the infected site and form galls. The infected roots are stunted and lack fine feeder roots. Later in the growing season, roots may begin to rot.For the home gardener, a combination of control methods should helppopulations.
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Information On How To Harvest Okra
      Just remember that harvesting okra needs to be done often.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Picking okra is simple; just test the larger pods by cutting them open with a sharp knife.
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Roberie
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 1.55 USD

      Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F. Wear gloves and long sleeves for protection from spines. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost of spring.
      • brand: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
      Montana
      Bozeman
      Hill Country Red
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 2 USD

      Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F. Wear gloves and long sleeves for protection from spines. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost of spring.
      • brand: Seed Savers Exchange
      Montana
      Bozeman
      Red Burgundy Okra: Growing Red Okra Plants In The Garden
      Be sure to amend the soil with plenty of compost since okra is a heavy feeder.Transplant the seedlings when all chance of frost is gone and the soil is warm, and ambient temps are at least 68 degrees F.
      Ohio
      Willoughby
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