Okra Seeds - Emerald HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- Great for soups and stews!
- High yielding plant
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Okra Seeds - Emerald
A popular Heirloom variety of Okra, originally introduced by the Campbell Soup Company, Emerald Okra is fast growing and heavy yielding. Pods will grow up to 8" but for the tenderest fruits, harvest at approximately 3-4"
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Fast Facts
Name: Okra Seeds - Emerald Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Edible Seed Pods Features: Heirloom, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden Fruit Size: Up to 8" green pods Days to Maturity: 30 - 60 Days Plant Spacing: 12 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Emerald Okra
When to Plant Okra Seeds
If you are starting your okra seeds indoors, plant them in peat pots 4 weeks before the average last Spring frost date in your area. If you’re starting your okra seeds outdoors, plant them 3-4 weeks before the last Spring frost but make sure to cover them with a cold frame to protect them against the cold. If you want to wait until it has warmed to plant your okra seeds, wait until the soil has reached around 65 or 70 degrees F.
Where to Plant Okra Seeds
Find an area in your garden that gets full sun and has rich, well-draining soil.
How to Plant Okra Seeds
Soak your seeds overnight in warm/room temperature water and it will help your seeds germinate. Plant your seeds around 12 inches apart and ¼ inch deep. When the plants get to be larger, you can weed the plants so they are between 3 and 4 feet apart.
How to Harvest Okra
Your okra will be ready to start harvesting after about 2 months. After that, you can keep picking the okra every two days with a knife cut to the stem above the okra cap.
*If you want to create faster production, remove the lower leaves of the plants after the first harvest.
*We recommend wearing gloves and/or skin protection while touching or handling the okra plants to prevent irritation from the tiny spines on its surface.
Product Reviews
Review
Emerald Okra
I have found that this type of okra tastes better than other types. Plus, the okra does not grow 10 feet tall, which makes it harder to cut, especially in a raised bed.
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