Quantity
About 10 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Malvaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Okra is a garden plant with exotic charm that immediately brings a tropical and generous look to the garden, with its large leaves, elegant flowers, and upright pods ready to be harvested throughout the summer. This species of Abelmoschus esculentus is particularly appreciated for its tender, fiber-rich fruits, which are used in a host of tasty recipes such as soups, stews, and stir-fries. In the vegetable garden, its slender habit and rapid growth in the heat make it a crop that is as decorative as it is useful, ideal for gardeners who like to try vegetables with character. Its flowers, similar to those of hibiscus, add real ornamental interest while attracting pollinators, which enriches garden activity in peak season. Okra likes well-warmed, rich, and well-drained soils, as well as a very sunny location where it can develop its full vigor. Once well established, it produces abundantly and rewards frequent harvests with a continuous succession of young, tender pods. Its vertical silhouette also allows it to integrate well into mixed vegetable gardens where one seeks to vary shapes and uses. Productive, original, and full of personality, okra is an excellent choice for adding diversity, texture, and warmth to the food garden.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in)
Establishment temperature
21 to 30 °C (70 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Warm, rich in organic matter, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, cucumber, melon, peas
Avoid planting withTomato, eggplant, bell pepper
Soups, stews, stir-fries, summer cooking
