Okra 'Perkins Long Pod'

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Perkins Long Pod is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Perkins Long Pod requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Ensure a distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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