Red Velvet Okra Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Red Velvet Okra is a warm-season vegetable variety known for attractive red pods and productive upright growth. The pods are tender when harvested young, while the plants grow well in full sun, fertile soil, and consistent moisture.

Features

• Produces striking red okra pods
• Tender pods when harvested young
• Upright, productive plant growth
• Warm-season vegetable variety
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Performs well in hot summer conditions
• Ideal for fresh cooking, frying, soups, and pickling
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• Common Name (US): Okra
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Velvet Okra Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 5–11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring through early summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 7–14 days in warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 4–6 feet tall
• Pod Color: Red to burgundy
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 12–18 inches apart