| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 7 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Fuzzy. May cause "okra itch" |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature: 70-85 degrees F Days to germinate: 4 -10 days at optimal temperature Depth to plant seed: 1 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Heirloom from NC |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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