Okra 'Star of David'

Abelmoschus esculentus

How to grow Okra 'Star of David'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Star of David 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. Star of David needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Star of David 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 Star of David

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

Harvesting Star of David

Ready in 70 days.