Specifications These premium Lingyun No.6 Okra seeds are strictly cleaned and screened to filter out shrunken, cracked and immature grains for stable germination. This upright annual malvaceae vegetable grows sturdy thick stems and large palmately lobed green leaves. The pods are slender, smooth, deep green, and retain tender texture even when growing longer. Its creamy yellow flowers bloom sequentially, and new pods keep emerging from leaf axils over a long harvest window. This hybrid strain features uniform pod shape and strong plant vigor.
Product Advantages Lingyun No.6 Okra has outstanding continuous fruiting performance and good disease resistance, making it a reliable high-yield okra hybrid. The pods are tender, less fibrous and great for fresh cooking. The upright plant structure saves garden space. Pair it with other warm-season vegetable seeds to build your summer edible garden.
Planting Method Sow seeds in spring after frost passes, optimal soil temperature 20–28°C. Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to break hard seed coat. Sow seeds 1.5–2cm deep, space plants 40–50cm apart. Keep soil moderately moist. Seedlings emerge within 7–14 days. Start harvesting young okra pods around 50–60 days after sowing. Pick pods every 2–3 days to encourage continuous new pod growth.
Suitable Climate Okra prefers warm sunny conditions. Best growing temperature 22–30°C. It tolerates summer heat well but cannot survive frost. Full sun for 6+ hours daily boosts yield. It thrives in loose, fertile, well-drained loam soil.
Applications Ideal for backyard vegetable gardens and commercial vegetable farms. Fresh okra pods can be stir-fried, blanched, pickled or added to soups.
FAQ Q: When should I harvest okra pods? A: Harvest young pods when they reach 10–15cm long. Over-mature pods turn tough and fibrous. Q: Does okra need staking? A: Usually not required. Its sturdy upright stems stay standing under normal weather. Q: What pests attack okra? A: Aphids, stink bugs and leaf beetles. Remove weeds and maintain good field ventilation. Q: Why do okra flowers drop without forming pods? A: High temperature, water shortage or poor pollination may cause flower drop. Keep consistent soil moisture. Q: Can okra grow in containers? A: Yes, use large pots over 35L with drainage holes and place in full sun.
