Okra Dwarf Long Pod Vegetable Seeds

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.