Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 4 - 7 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 5 feet |
Leaves: | Other: Fuzzy. May cause "okra itch" |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature: 70-85 degrees F Days to germinate: 4 -10 days at optimal temperature Depth to plant seed: 1 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Heirloom from NC |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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