OKRA
Okra
Okra plants have lush, large-lobed leaves. It produces tender, flavourful green pods, best cut when 7-10cm long. Okra plants have beautiful yellow flowers that attract pollinators.
In cooler regions, Okra plants are annuals, they are best grown in greenhouses. However, in hot regions (frost-free), they can be grown as perennials.
Once seedlings are planted, please refrain from replanting. Okra plants do not like being disturbed.
From seedling, okra plants reach maturity in approximately 30-40 days. The plants can grow up to 3 to 6 feet tall - giving shade to plants grown underneath.
Okra plants can be planted in pots (with drainage) - choose a deep pot, at least 40 cm. Okra has long tap roots.
It's best to harvest when the okra pods are about 7 to 10 cm long (longer/older pods are tougher). After the first picking, remove of the lowest leaves to encourage more fruiting.
Best use: Gourmet vegetable (Okra pods are used in many stir-fried, braised, stewed or sautéed Asian, South American dishes like gumbos.)
Availability: Limited Stock
Variety: Okra Millionaire F1 (Early and prolific hybrid of Clemson Spineless)
Newspaper-wrapped 1 seedling/bundle
- Sun-loving & heat-loving
- Frost-sensitive
- Needs protection from wind
- Requires rich, well-draining soil
- Plant 30 cm apart
- Regular watering is needed
Good Friday - Friday 18th April 2025. Easter Sunday - Sunday 20th April 2025, ANZAC Day Friday 25th April 2025 - are holidays. Our dispatch schedules will be adjusted. For better chances of receiving your order before the Easter weekend, please order by Friday 11th April, 2025 1pm.
*Pick up delivery option - click & collect -If you chose pick up as your delivery method, you will receive an email that the order has been dispatched. This means that the order is ready to pick up from our shop. If unsure if you have selected pickup, please contact us asap.
Our shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 2pm except on public holidays. Local shop address: Pioneer Highway, Longburn 4443, New Zealand
Note: Internet orders for pickup in the shop - please pick up as soon as you can to ensure the quality of the plants.
Standard Nationwide Delivery - Regular dispatch schedules are Monday and Wednesdays. Orders for Rural and South Island delivery will be dispatched Monday only. Please place your order before 1pm Friday for dispatch the following Monday.
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