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Okra 'Red Burgundy'

Abelmoschus esculentus

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Belonging to the Abelmoschus genus (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Burgundy'), Red Burgundy is a variety of Okra. Red Burgundy is a heirloom (open pollinated) variety.

Stunning 4’ plant with burgundy accents and tender burgundy pods up to 6" long. Good yields. 55-60 days from transplant. ¹

Red Burgundy grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Red Burgundy normally reaches to a mature height of 3.25 feet (1.00 metres).

United States is believed to be where Red Burgundy originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Red Burgundy Okra is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Okra 'Red Burgundy'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Red Burgundy 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. USDA Hardiness Zone 5 to 11 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). A soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for Red Burgundy as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Red Burgundy from seed

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Red Burgundy

As Red Burgundy is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Red Burgundy