Okra 'Annie Oakley'

Abelmoschus esculentus

How to grow Okra 'Annie Oakley'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Annie Oakley 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. Planting Annie Oakley in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Annie Oakley 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 Annie Oakley

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

Harvesting Annie Oakley