Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod'
Okra
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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod') - Description
Slender, tapered pods are 7-8" long yet still tender. Plants are about 5' tall.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod') - Blooming
Blooms 5-petaled flowers in yellow with purple centers. Borne solitary or in racemes.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod') - Growth
Hairy annuals and perennials. Silk Flowers will grow to be approx. 2 ft. tall and do well in full sun. In the hottest of climates, provide afternoon shade. Grow A. moschatus as an annual. Works well in a mixed border, or summer bedding. A. esculentes grows best in a vegetable garden.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod') - Planting
Propagate from the seed in late winter or early spring at 50-55°F (10-13°C). Can sow directly into the ground in spring after the threat of frost has passed.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod') - Pest
Slugs, whiteflies, and spider mites. Abelmoschus is also prone to powdery mildew, bacterial diseases, and root rot. Bacterial diseases occur mostly in the Southeast (Asia).
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod') - Interesting facts
Abelmoschus is native to tropical Asia. A. esculentes is an important tropical crop, cultivated for its edible pods (Okra).
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Long Green Pod') - Soil and irrigation
Silk Flowers prefer good garden soil with moderate water. Water liberally during the growing season, just enough in winter. Does best in rich soil with good drainage.
