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Okra

Scientific Name:

Abelmoschus esculentus

Also Known As:

N/A

Red Burgundy Okra

Variety:

Red Burgundy

Seed Saving Difficulty:

Super Easy

Pollination Type:

Self Pollinating, Insects

PLANTING DATES

  • Spring: 4/1 - 6/30

  • Fall: 7/1 - 8/15


NOTES

not frost hardy; will cross pollinate, so isolate from other varieties by 500 ft.-1600 ft.; wear gloves to harvest; to save seeds, allow pod to fully dry and brown before harvesting, then break pods and separate seeds from chaff



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