Okra, Alababa Red
$5.00
Heirloom okra known for its plump, reddish-green pods and delicious, subtly nutty flavor. Plants grow 5-7 feet, and the pods are typically 4 inches long. Alabama Red okra is great for both fresh eating and cooking, including pickling and frying.
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- Appearance: Green pods with red tinges, plump and 4-6 inches long, stems and leaf veins are also red.
- Flavor: Sweet and subtly nutty.
- Uses: Best eaten fresh, fried, or used in gumbo and other dishes.
- Plant Size: 5-7 feet tall.
- Maturity: Ready for harvest about 50-60 days after planting.
- Growing: Needs full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering.
- Seeds: Open-pollinated and can be saved.
A handful of seeds from Peter’s garden
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Availability: 2 in stock
Alabama Red okra is a heirloom variety known for its plump, reddish-green pods and delicious, subtly nutty flavor. It’s an open-pollinated variety, meaning you can save seeds for future planting. The plants are known to be tall, reaching 5-7 feet, and the pods are typically 4 inches long. Alabama Red okra is great for both fresh eating and cooking, including pickling and frying.
Key Characteristics:
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- Appearance: Green pods with red tinges, plump and 4-6 inches long, stems and leaf veins are also red.
- Flavor: Sweet and subtly nutty.
- Uses: Best eaten fresh, fried, or used in gumbo and other dishes.
- Plant Size: 5-7 feet tall.
- Maturity: Ready for harvest about 50-60 days after planting.
- Growing: Needs full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering.
- Seeds: Open-pollinated and can be saved.
Growing Tips:
- Planting: Sow seeds directly into warm soil after the last frost, about 1/2 inch deep and 12-18 inches apart.
- Soil: Needs well-draining soil and benefits from compost.
- Sun: Requires 8-12 hours of sunlight per day.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.
- Harvesting: Pick pods when they are young, around 4-6 inches long, to ensure tenderness.
- Pest Control: Monitor for aphids and flea beetles, and consider using neem oil if needed. Peter didn’t get any pests.
A handful of seeds from Peter’s garden
** USA Sales Only **
Availability: 2 in stock
