Outstanding, eye-catching organic heirloom variety of burgundy okra with red-tinged stems and leaves. Gorgeous, delicious and prolific heirloom that qualifies as an edible ornamental. When cooked, the leaves of this hibiscus relative turn a deep lovely shade of purple. 3-5 ornamental plants produce high numbers of tender 15-20cm long pods. Charming with its unusuall colour, it's an attractive addition to the vegetable garden. The colour maintains even after the okra is cooked. Highly delicious and nutritious it can be cooked, steamed, fried, added to wide varieties of dishes. Seeds can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute while young leaves can be steamed and added as garnish. Plant reaches 1-1.5m tall. Harvest in 55 days. For optimal texture, flavor and continuous production harvest pods every day, when about 8cm long.
Growing: Planting season: Year round in tropical climate; in temperate climates - spring, indoors, 3-4weeks prior the danger of last frost is gone, planting the seeds in peat pots; direct seeding 3-4 weeks prior the danger of last frost is gone, covering the plants with a cold frame or grow tunnel until the weather warms up. Soak the seeds for 12 hours before planting to speed up the germination. Seeds take 10-14 days to germinate and does best at 25-30C soil temp.
Soil: Plant inside fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic (6-6.5pH) soil.
Sowing depth: 6-12mm (0.2-0.4in) deep.
Spacing: 30-45cm (11.8-17.7in) apart. Mulching is beneficial.
Light: Choose the location with full sun.
Watering: Water regularly, when needed to keep the soil moist yet not wet to avoid the rot of the roots.
Fertilizing: Regular fertilising is recommended for a healthy and robust growth.
All our seeds are strictly Non-GMO, Untreated, Free of any possible harmful chemical compounds. All come from trusted and carefully selected small, non-commercial farmers worldwide that provide fresh, safe supply.*
