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60-70 days.
Abelmoschus esculentus.
Hill Country Red okra seeds mature to 6 feet tall and is a good producer of thick green pods tinted with red at their ends and stems. Pods are deeply ribbed and have a firm texture with light yellow seeds inside. Okra seeds thrive in the heat and are 6” long when fully mature, but are most tender when picked at 2-3” long. They gain their deep red tint as they mature. Harvest often to keep them coming.
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Latin Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
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Days to Maturity: 60-70
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Days to Germination: 4-14
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Seeding Depth: 1/2"
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Plant Spacing: 18-24"
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Row Spacing: 36"
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Plant Height: 36-60"
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Growth Habit: Bushy upright
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Soil Preference: Rich, loamy, composted, well-drained
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Temperature Preference: 75-90 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Hill Country Red Color: Lightly greened pods with a dark red tint
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Hill Country Red Flavor: Sweet, herbal, grassy notes
