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

  • Form: Seed
  • Sow Depth: 1/2"
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Row Spacing: 24-36"
  • Seeds Per Ounce: 544
  • Dimensions: N/A
Indiana
Westfield
Jambalaya, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 3.25 USD / Packet

  • Germination: 7
  • Sun: Full
  • Plant Spacing: 12-18"
  • Row Spacing: 24-36"
  • Seeds Per Ounce: 606
  • Plant Height: 5-7 feet
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. (4'-5' tall) Clemson Spineless okra features bright green, slightly ribbed fruit. Sow directly outside.
  • 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.
  • Seeds Per Pound: 8960
  • Size: 5 Pounds
  • Breed: Heirloom
  • Sun: Full
  • Days To Maturity: 55
  • Seeds Per Gram: 20
Indiana
Westfield
Perkins Long Pod, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 60.00 USD / 5 Pounds

  • categories: Okra
  • Days To Maturity: 55
  • Row Spacing: 24-36"
  • Germination: 7
  • Seeds Per Gram: 20
  • Growing Conditions: Container
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. Can be used as an ornamental plant because of its pods and foliage. Red Burgundy okra features 4' tall plants that produce red ribs that turn green when cooked.
  • weight: .0625 lbs
Connecticut
East Hartford
Jambalaya Okra
Prices start at : 3.10 USD / 1 gram

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 to peppers for rellenos, and ethnic Mediterranean and Indian dishes.
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 70-90°F
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 14-17
  • Seed Life: 2 years
  • Row Spacing: 36"
  • Days to Emergence: 7-15
  • Hybrid Variety: Yes
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Candle Fire Okra
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 gram

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 to peppers for rellenos, and ethnic Mediterranean and Indian dishes.
  • Soil Temp. for Trans.: 65°F
  • Seed Life: 2 years
  • Min. Germ.: 65%
  • Days to Emergence: 7-15
  • Seed Depth: 1/2"
  • Plant Spacing: 12-18"
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Clemson Spineless 80, Okra Seed
Prices start at : 55.00 USD / 5 Pounds

  • Plant Height: 4-5 feet
  • Sun: Full
  • Days To Maturity: 60
  • categories: Okra
  • Fruit Length: 3-4 inches
  • Additional Characteristics: All American Selection
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. This variety offers high yields of very uniform dark green and shiny fruit that is 3-4” long. (5' tall) Jambalaya F1 Hybrid okra is an extra early maturing variety with a very compact plant habit and small...
  • 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. There's a pretty contrast between the plant's green leaves against the burgundy stems, branches, leaf ribs and fruits-and a pretty display of yellow-cream flowers.
  • Sow Time: After Last Frost
  • Spread: 36-48 inches
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days To Maturity: 49-60 days
  • Thin: 12 inches
  • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Okra, Clemson Spineless Organic
Prices start at : 5.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (250 Seeds)

This 1939 All-America Selections winner is still the most popular variety on the market. Best picked when 2.5 to 3" long. The vigorous, 4-ft. Pods are excellent for use in soups, stews and relishes.

36-48 inches

    • Thin: 12 inches
    • Fruit Size: 2-3 inches
    • Planting Time: Spring, Summer
    • Days To Maturity: 56 days
    • Height: 36-48 inches
    • Spread: 36-48 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). Thin to one plant per pot/cell. 80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. Oversized pods become tough.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we...
    • Grows Well in Containers: Yes
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
    • Latin Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
    Maine
    Winslow
    Okra, Clemson Spineless
    Prices start at : 4.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (250 seeds)

    This 1939 All-America Selections winner is still the most popular variety on the market. Best picked when 2.5 to 3" long. The vigorous, 4-ft. Pods are excellent for use in soups, stews and relishes.
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • Fruit Size: 2-3 inches
    • Days To Maturity: 56 days
    • Spread: 36-48 inches
    • Thin: 12 inches
    • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Okra, Red Velvet Organic
    Prices start at : 4.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 Seeds)

    Certified Organic Seed. Pods are excellent for use in soups, stews and relishes. Pick pods young, while still tender. GARDEN HINTS: Soak seed in warm water overnight to speed germination.
    • Planting Time: Spring, Summer
    • Sow Time: After Last Frost
    • Sun: Full Sun
    • Thin: 12 inches
    • Days To Maturity: 55-60 days
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Okra, Baby Bubba Hybrid
    Prices start at : 5.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (60 seeds)

    Burpee Exclusive. But it's a bubba too, pumping out hefty, full-sized pods, twice as many as the old standards. Ready to harvest in just 53 days. The plant is baby-sized, only half as tall as other okras and perfect for a large container.
    • Spread: 1-2 inches
    • Days To Maturity: 53 days
    • Height: 36-48 inches
    • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
    • Sow Time: After Last Frost
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Carmine Splendor - (F1) Okra Seed
    Prices start at : 4.25 USD / Packet

    Keep soil mix temp. Fast maturing, stalky, upright plants. 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.
    •  Edible Flowers
    •  Grows Well in Containers
    • Days To Maturity: 51 Days
    Maine
    Winslow
    My Okra Flowers Are Falling Off: Reasons For Okra Blossom Drop
    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 well. One such problem is okra blossom drop.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Why Won\'t My Okra Bloom – What To Do For Okra With No Flowers
    Also, okra prefers fertilizers that are higher in phosphorus than nitrogen. For the plant, the goal of flower and fruit production is to provide seeds for reproduction. If your garden is slow to warm up, try starting okra seedlings indoors and carefully...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Collecting Okra Seeds – How To Save Okra Seeds For Planting Later
    An okra plant flowers a few months after planting, and then it produces seed pods.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Gardeners raising seed pods to eat should pick them when they are about 3 inches long.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Okra Companion Plants – Learn About Companion Planting With Okra
    The radish seedlings loosen the soil as the roots grow, which allows the okra plants to grow deeper, stronger roots.Once the radishes are ready to harvest, thin the okra plants to a foot apart and then transplant pepper plants between the thinned okra.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Okra Seedling Diseases: Managing Diseases Of Okra Seedlings
    Leaves, starting from the bottom up and more predominately on one side, will turn yellow and lose their turgidity. The growth of afflicted seedlings will be stunted and any fruits borne of these plants will be deformed.There is no cure for treating a...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Nematode Okra Problems – Treating Okra With Root Knot Nematodes
    While most are harmless and break down organic matter or control pests, some suck juices from plant roots.When their numbers are nominal, nematodes rarely do much damage, although the injury made from their feeding can act as a portal to disease.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Information On How To Harvest Okra
    Once you're done picking okra, store them in plastic bags in your refrigerator where they will last about a week, or freeze the pods if you have too much to use. Harvesting okra can be tricky, however, because you have to harvest the pods before they...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Roberie
    Prices start at : 1.55 USD

    Sow one inch deep and space 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F. 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

    Sow one inch deep and space 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F. 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
    And when red okra is cooked, alas, it loses its red hue and the pods turn green.for your area or directly outside 2-4 weeks after the last expected frost. In fact, there really isn't much difference between red okra and green okra other than the color.
    Ohio
    Willoughby