Abelmoschus esculentus Okra (Malvaceae)

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Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra
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The Abelmoschus esculentus plant species is found in The original habitat is obscure. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Okra. Some home gardeners know the variety as Hibiscus esculentus. L.

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Latin Name:  Abelmoschus esculentus
Common Name:  Okra
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  (L.)Moench.

Known Hazards:  The hairs on the seed pods can be an irritant to some people and gloves should be worn when harvesting. These hairs can be easily removed by washing[200].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a warm greenhouse. The seed germinates in 27 days at 15°c or 6 days at 35°c[133]. When large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts[200].

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