ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS
Okra
Okra is an excellent species for an extra spike in wildlife food plots or as a component in cover crop mixes. Okra has a deep taproot that provides extra drought resistance and helps break up soil compaction. This summer annual species is heat loving and prefers well-drained soils. This plant produces green spineless pods with an average length of 3-5 inches. Although not frost hardy, the plant residue excels in trapping snow for extra moisture for next season. Okra is frost sensitive and should be planted after all danger of frost has passed.
Key features
- Summer annual
- Heat-loving
- Drought-tolerant
- Deep taproot helps break up compacted soils
- Frost-sensitive
Segment
Forage
Category
Forage
Species
Vegetable
Sci. Name
ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
8,000
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
7-15
Planting Times
Early Summer - Mid Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
4-7