Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra is an annual vegetable plant in the Malvaceae family, typically growing 0.6–2 meters tall. It thrives in full sun with medium water requirements and prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils. The plant produces yellow flowers in July, August, and September.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
0.6–2 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
5–10
Flower colors
Okra pods are edible and commonly used in stews, soups, and fried dishes. They are known for their mucilaginous texture when cooked.
