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Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra)

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Skill rating Advanced
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 4 hours care
per year
Toxic - May cause skin irritation. Wear protective gloves/clothing during harvest. This plant
is toxic!

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.

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Specific pests: Ants , Aphids , Cabbage caterpillars , Cabbage whitefly , Flea beetles , Glasshouse whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other)

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Harvest when young pods are no more than 10cm - larger pods tend to be tough and stringy. Cut the pod stems close to the main stem. In frost-free areas, cut back to the base after harvesting to encourage a second production of pods.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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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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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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