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The Emerald Okra, an old heirloom variety from the 1950s developed by Campbell's Soup Company, is known for its beautifully bright and early maturing pods that retain their vibrant green color even after cooking. Recommended for harvest between 3-4 inches for optimal tenderness and flavor, this variety excels in soups, stews, and when fried or boiled. The long, deep-green, ribbed pods of the Emerald Okra are tender, and the plant is a prolific producer, yielding abundant crops with regular picking. It grows to a height of five to seven feet and is resistant to heat and drought, ensuring plentiful yields of juicy, crisp pods that remain tender even at full height.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Abelmoschus esculentus |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 12 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 1-2 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction |
| Bloom Color | Pale Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Spring, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
