Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
Malvaceae
Annual
Vegetables
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Okra is an annual vegetable plant in the Malvaceae family, typically growing 0.6–2 meters tall. It thrives in full sun with medium water requirements and prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils. The plant produces yellow flowers in July, August, and September.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
0.7–2 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
5–10
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Growing Tips
- Full sun is essential for best growth and fruiting.
- Ensure medium watering, avoiding waterlogged conditions.
- Suitable for USDA zones 5–10.
Culinary Uses
Okra pods are edible and commonly used in stews, soups, and fried dishes. They are known for their mucilaginous texture when cooked.
Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual
