Red Okra Plants in Your Home Vegetable Garden
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Add vibrant color and unique flavor to your garden with Red Okra Plants. Known for their striking deep-red pods and tender texture, this variety is both ornamental and delicious. Perfect for stir-fries, curries, soups, or pickling, red okra offers the same great taste as green okra with a stunning appearance that makes your garden stand out.




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Features
Life Cycle
Annual plant
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit
Upright, branching
Flavor Profile
Mild, earthy
Plant Characteristics
Red pods, tall plant
Use
Culinary, pickling, frying
Growing Conditions
Warm climate
Harvest Advantages
High yield, ornamental pods
Plant Resistance
Heat tolerant
About Red Okra Plants in Your Home Vegetable Garden
Abelmoschus esculentus
Seed Names
Red okra seeds
Seed Type
Non-GMO, Heirloom
Red Okra Plants bring a striking and nutritious addition to your home vegetable garden. Known for their vibrant red pods, these plants not only add ornamental beauty but also provide tender, flavorful vegetables rich in vitamins and fiber. Thriving in warm climates, red okra offers reliable yields for fresh cooking and traditional dishes.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full sun
Planting Depth
1/2–1 inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow in rows
Plant Spacing
12–18 inches
Days to Maturity
55–65 days
Soil Preparation
Direct sow or soak before planting
Hardiness Zones
USDA 5–11
Water Needs
Moderate, regular watering
Planting Season
Late spring to midsummer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
up to 12 sq. ft.
500
up to 60 sq. ft.
1000
up to 120 sq. ft.