OKRA ‘Dwarf Long Pod’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
- Compact-growing okra variety producing long, slender green pods up to 15 cm in length.
- Ideal for home gardens with limited space—plants typically grow to just 80–100 cm tall.
- Excellent for stir-fries, curries, gumbo, and frying; harvest young for the most tender pods.
- Fast-growing and productive in warm, sunny conditions.
- Rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, and dietary fibre.
- Suited to tropical and subtropical climates; also grows well in warm temperate regions.
- Best sown directly into garden beds once soil has warmed in spring or early summer.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual warm-season vegetable; dwarf variety grows 80 – 100 cm tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: October – January
- Subtropical: September – January
- Tropical: August – March
- Cool: Not recommended unless grown in a warm microclimate or greenhouse
- Arid: September – December
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: Sow 1.5 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun in a warm, sheltered spot
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost; pH 6.0 – 7.0
- Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants; rows 60 – 75 cm apart
Details:
- Keep soil evenly moist during flowering and pod development for best results.
- Mulch to retain warmth and moisture, and suppress weed competition.
Harvest:
Begin harvesting 50 – 60 days after sowing. Pick pods when they are 10–15 cm long and still tender. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the warm season.