Okra Burgundy Organic

Okra Burgundy Organic

Okra Burgundy Organic. An unusual, attractive and prolific strain, producing 6-7 inch, burgundy red pods on 4ft plants with dark green and red tinged leaves with burgundy stems. Best when 2 1/2-3 in. long, turning green when cooked. Fine quality and prolific. First harvest around 60 days after seed is sown.

Cultivation Advice Okra Burgundy Organic

• Sow under cover 4-6 weeks before last frost or directly outside in warmer areas from late spring.
• Sow 1/2-3/4 inch deep, 2 to a pot and thin to strongest seedling,
• or thinly in rows, thinning to 18-24 inches between plants.
• Plant to the growing position outside in late spring when the soil has warmed.
• A sunny, warm & sheltered location required in order to maximise harvest. Best grown under glass in the UK.
• Harvest pods when they are young and tender, 2 1/2 – 3 inches long.
• Keep ripe pods picked to encourage production.