Taxonomic Name: Abelmoschus esculentus

Common Name: Okra

Garden: Wyman Kitchen Garden

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Bloom Time: July to September

Height: 36-60 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil

Special Characteristics:

• Okra is also known as Lady's Fingers because of the shape of the fruit it produces. It has edible green seed pods.