Red Burgundy Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

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Red Burgundy Okra  (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a deep red variety with a tender and tasty pod. This prolific burgundy red okra adds a nice crunch, delicious flavor, and stunning color to any soup or stew, especially gumbo! The leaves of this hibiscus relative turn a rich, lovely purple color when...
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Red Burgundy Okra  (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a deep red variety with a tender and tasty pod. This prolific burgundy red okra adds a nice crunch, delicious flavor, and stunning color to any soup or stew, especially gumbo!

The leaves of this hibiscus relative turn a rich, lovely purple color when cooked. Plants that grow to be 3-5 feet tall and yield a large number of tender 6-8" pods. The plant's green leaves contrast nicely with the burgundy roots, branches, leaf ribs, and fruits, as well as a lovely display of yellow-cream flowers.

Botanical Name : Abelmoschus esculentus

Common name : Red Burgundy Okra

Size at maturity : 6"-8"

Days to maturity : 55-65

Light requirement : Full sun

Planting time  : Spring,summer

Sowing method : direct sow, indoor sow

Planting depth : ½”

Plant spacing  : 12”-18”

Ships : Year-round

Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 500

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