Okra 'Milsap White'

Abelmoschus esculentus

How to grow Okra 'Milsap White'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Milsap White is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 as Okra is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Milsap White from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Milsap White

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Milsap White is a tender plant.

Harvesting Milsap White