Okra: Red Burgundy

The Red Burgundy Okra is a deep red variety that produces a tender and delicious pod. This productive burgundy red okra adds a nice crunch, delicious flavor, and beautiful color to any soup or stew, especially gumbo! Developed by Clemson University in 1983.

Heirloom
USES- Cooked, pickled
FLAVOR- Sweet, rich
VEG. COLOR- Burgundy
VEG. SIZE- Medium
PLANT SIZE- Medium
SEED DEPTH- 1/2"-1"
PLANT SPACING- 18"
FROST HARDY- No
USDA ZONES- 4-11
HRS. SUNLIGHT- 8+
DAYS TO HARVEST- 55
GENUS- Abelmoschus esculentus
LINEAGE- Heirloom
SEED COUNT- 25
GERMINATION RATE- 92% 12/24
(item #: O-4)

Okra is a warm-weather plant, soaking up full sunshine and thriving in ordinary, well-drained garden soil. Start seeds indoors (4 to 6 weeks before the soil warms) everywhere but in the hottest climates, soaking the seeds for 24 hours before planting them. Transplant when night temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees F, spacing the plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Fertilize the soil before planting and again when the plants begin to flower. If you want to pick the fruit for eating, they are ready to harvest when just 3 inches long, or they may be left to mature to their full size if you want to save seed.