Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Okra

(Abelmoschus esculentus)

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

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Climate Requirements for Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 0" - 183" 22" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 64°F - 111°F 87°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -2°F - 74°F 46°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly known as Okra, is a perennial flowering plant often cultivated as an annual in temperate climates. It is native to regions in Asia with a warm climate and is adapted to grow in open woodlands and scrub areas. Okra can reach a height of around 2 meters (6.6 ft) and is characterized by its edible green seed pods, which are a staple in many cuisines. The plant features large, showy flowers that are 4–8 centimeters (1.6–3.1 in) in diameter with white to yellow petals, each with a red or purple spot at the base. The fruit is a capsule up to 18 centimeters (7.1 in) long, with a pentagonal cross-section, containing numerous seeds.

Okra is valued for its heat and drought tolerance, making it suitable for cultivation in challenging environments. It is also appreciated for its nutritional seed pods, which are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Okra is commonly used in culinary dishes, such as stews and soups, and can be fried, grilled, or pickled. It thrives in full sun and requires soil temperatures of at least 20 °C (68 °F) for optimal germination. The soil should be slightly acidic, with a pH between 5.8 and 7.0. Okra benefits from medium to high water availability and medium soil drainage. While it tolerates heavy clay soils, frost can be detrimental to the pods. Seedlings need consistent watering, and the first harvest usually occurs about two months after planting when the pods are 2-3 inches long.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 3-5 feet
  • Width: 3-5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium, High
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Potted Plant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

native to regions in Asia with a warm climate and is adapted to grow in open woodlands and scrub areas

Other Names

Common Names: Gumbo, Okro, Lady’s Fingers, Lady’s-Fingers, Quiabo, Kacang Bendi, 黃秋葵

Scientific Names: Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Hibiscus hispidissimus, Abelmoschus tuberculatus, Hibiscus bammia, Abelmoschus bammia, Abelmoschus esculentus subsp. praecox, Abelmoschus esculentus subsp. textilis, Abelmoschus esculentus var. praecox

GBIF Accepted Name: Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench