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2m
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2.5m
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1-2 years
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4 hours care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Abelmoschus esculentus
Other names: Okra, Lady's fingers, Hibiscus esculentus, Bhendi, Gumbo
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Genus: Abelmoschus
Species: A. esculentus - A. esculentus is a perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual with heart-shaped, bright green leaves, large yellow flowers and slender, edible, green seed pods.
Abelmoschus esculentus is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fruit: Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Irregular, Tall, Upright
Toxicity: May cause skin irritation. Wear protective gloves/clothing during harvest.
Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Greenhouse
Cultivation: Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained, slightly acidic to alkaline soil in full sun. Sow seed indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or outdoors when soil is warm. In the growing season, apply mulch and fertilise every few weeks.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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