General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Cooked
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Pollinators: Bees
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 1986 National

Common names
  • Okra
Also sold as:
  • Blondie

Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jun 4, 2013 12:36 PM concerning plant:
    Pale green standard pod on 3-4 foot plant. Early maturing. Flavor is similar to the old White Velvet, but a much smaller plant.

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