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Abelmoschus esculentus
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Malvaceae (Mallow family) · Genus: Abelmoschus
About
Towering plants produce a payload of big, luscious green pods—ready to rock gumbos and stews with soul power.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Drought-Tolerant / Low Water
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Germination
14–21 days
at 60–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–65 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1 in
Seed Spacing
12 in
Row Spacing
36 in
Thin To
12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–105 °F
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Air Temp
32 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in average, well-worked soil after all danger of frost. In rows 36" apart, plant 3 or 4 seeds every 12" and cover with 1" of fine soil. Firm tightly. Plants emerge in 14-21 days. Thin to strongest seedling when plants are 1-2" high.
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