Description
50 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Burgundy) (Abelmoschus esculentus) 60 days. Red Burgundy Open Pollinated Okra have an unusual red color. Pods stay red as long as they are fresh and turn green when cooked. Red Burgundy grows to 5′ tall.
Planting Instructions for Red Burgundy Okra Seeds
Red Burgundy Okra is a tender, heat loving annual. Heirloom Okra seed can be direct sown in hot climates, or started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost for an early crop or in cooler climates. Soaking Okra seeds for 2 hours before planting will speed germination. To start Heirloom Okra seeds indoors plant ½” deep in 3″ pots. Outdoors plant seeds 1-2 weeks after last frost, ½” deep, 4-8″ apart, in rows 36″ apart. Thin Okra plants to or set out transplants 12-24″ apart. Plant or set Okra out in full sun. Germination should occur in 7-15 days in soil 70-90°F. Harvest Okra pods often, to encourage continuous fruit set. Cut fruit from plant with shears or knife (to prevent damage to plant), when tender pods are 2-4″ long. Okra plants have short hairs that can be irritating to the skin. If irritation occurs wear long sleeves and gloves when harvesting.
FAQ:
What are the distinguishing features of Red Burgundy Okra?
Red Burgundy Okra is known for its unusual red-colored pods that remain red when fresh and turn green upon cooking. The plants can grow up to 5 feet tall.
How should Red Burgundy Okra seeds be planted?
In hot climates, seeds can be direct sown. In cooler regions, start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Soaking seeds for 2 hours before planting can speed up germination.
What are the recommended planting depths and spacing for Red Burgundy Okra?
Plant seeds ½ inch deep, spacing them 4-8 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. After germination, thin plants to 12-24 inches apart.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Red Burgundy Okra?
This variety thrives in full sun and requires warm temperatures, making it suitable for planting after the last frost when the soil has warmed sufficiently.
How long does it take for Red Burgundy Okra to mature?
Red Burgundy Okra typically matures in about 60 days from planting.
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