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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.
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 | 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 |
