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Bowling Red Okra has been grown by the Bowling family of Virginia since the 1920s. It is early, productive, and has a beautiful deep red color. The long pods are tender and have a great flavor!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Botanical Name | Abelmoschus esculentus |
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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 | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction |
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 |