Okra Alabama Red- 30 Seeds

🌱 Alabama Red Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Seeds
Heirloom Variety

Grow Alabama Red Okra, a beautiful Southern heirloom known for its striking red stems and deep red, ribbed pods. The tender pods develop a rich burgundy-red color and are especially attractive when harvested young. This heat-loving okra is highly productive and well suited to hot summer gardens, making it an excellent choice for warm climates.

Key Details:

• Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• Common Name: Alabama Red Okra
• Type: Warm-season annual
• Days to Maturity: 55–65 days
• USDA Growing Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
• Plant Height: 4–6 feet
• Plant Width: 18–24 inches
• Pod Color: Deep red to burgundy
• Growth Habit: Upright

Features:

• Classic Southern heirloom variety
• Attractive red stems and deep red pods
• Pods are ribbed and tender when harvested young
• Heat-loving and productive
• Excellent for frying, sautéing, stews, soups, and gumbo
• Beautiful ornamental addition to the vegetable garden
• Performs particularly well in hot summer weather

Growing Information:

• Prefers full sun
• Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil
• Sow seeds 1/2–1 inch deep
• Space plants 12–18 inches apart
• Space rows 24–36 inches apart
• Germination typically occurs in 5–10 days at 75–95°F
• Soaking seeds in warm water for 8–12 hours before planting can help encourage faster germination
• Direct sow after the soil has thoroughly warmed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 60°F

Plant Care & Harvest:

• Okra thrives in hot weather and may slow down considerably in cool conditions.
• Harvest pods frequently while they are young and tender, generally when they are around 3–4 inches long.
• Check plants every couple of days during peak production because pods can become tough and fibrous quickly.
• Regular harvesting encourages the plant to continue producing.
• Wear gloves when harvesting if the plant's stems and leaves cause skin irritation.

Note: The pods may appear somewhat green when young and develop more intense red coloration as they mature. Cooking can also change the pod color.