Okra Beck’s Big Buck Horn
$2.50 – $20.00
Description
Abelmoschus esculentus
OP Heirloom
It is one of the most sought after cultivars, out of all species we grew this was the largest one- over 2m tall. The fruits are very big and filled, the size of a stuffing pepper. It can be used like that, or it can be dried. The fruits are produced until the first frosts. 57 days!
Okra is a shrubby, branched plant. The flowers last only one day, as does the hibiscus flower, which belongs to the same Malvaceae family. The fruit is used in all possible ways: Fresh, processed, dried, frozen – it can stand in the freezer for 1 year without losing its properties.
It is a thermophilic plant and is sown in April and May. Young fruits are used in okra. The plant requires a lot of water and must be watered regularly.
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Reproduction: By seed
Pre-treatment: Soak in water 2-4h
Sowing: During April-May directly in the garden at about 3-5cm
Germination: Temperature above 18°C, germinate 1-3 weeks
Location: Direct light
Care: The plant has a shallow root, so regular watering is necessary
Hardiness zone: 1°C
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