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Red Burgundy Okra Seeds

Red Burgundy Okra Seeds

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Whether you eat okra or not, this plant is worth growing with deep crimson red pods and gorgeous yellow flowers that bees love. The most productive red variety, these plants produce tender, 6"-long pods that are delicious in soup, gumbo, and stew, or deep-fried. Introduced in 1983; An All-America Selections winner in 1988.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 55–60 days

Family: Malvaceae

Native: Unknown; probably tropical Africa and Asia

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual. In frost-free areas, okra may be grown as a perennial.

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 4' tall, 24" wide. Can grow taller in longer season areas.

Variety Info: Dark red, grooved pods best harvested at 6" or shorter. 'Red Burgundy' is touted as the most productive red variety.

Attributes: Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive

Non GMO Project

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: Recommended for cold climates only: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F, ideally 80°–90°F. Use biodegradable pots to reduce root disturbance.

Days to Emerge: 10 –15 days

Seed Depth: ½"–1"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24"

Row Spacing: 4' apart

Thinning: When 4" tall thin to 1 every 18"–24"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Okra is most tender when harvested at about 3"-4" long. Cut the thick stem with a sharp knife. The use of gloves and long sleeves is advised, as some people have an allergic reaction to the foliage. After initial harvest, removal of the lowest set of leaves will increase production. Harvest regularly; if pods are allowed to mature, plant will stop producing.

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  • Nancy
    TN, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/31/25
    My Favorite!

    These are the most beautiful plants I have ever seen. Tall, gorgeous, red stalks, and beautiful yellow flowers! Oh, and the okra! It produced tons of Okra that was not only beautiful but tasty! One warning! Do not plant in an elevated bed unless you have a good ladder, these stalks grow 4-5 foot tall!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Families
    How do you prefer to grow? Container
  • Jenna C.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/13/25
    5 Stars

    I am not even an okra person but I saw these seeds at a plant shop years ago and ever since I've been growing a few plants from the same exact seed packet and without fail I have 100% germination. I had not stored these seeds well the first couple years and yet here we are at least 4 years later and they keep going. Only seed brand I buy from anymore and I've tried all the brands for my garden. (Zones 7 and 8 grown in)

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  • sherrie m.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/1/24
    5 Stars

    Gorgeous plant, whether you like okra or not.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Tina A.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/9/24
    5 Stars

    I planted three Okra seeds and all germinated! Currently, they are still just babies waiting to grow a bit more while mother nature heats up the okra zone in the garden. This is the first year I've attempted growing Okra, but I'm excited to see if I like the flavor better having grown it myself.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Amy P.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/8/23
    5 Stars

    These plants produced beautiful 5-6' long (and still edible) pods, got 5'+ tall here in the metro Atlanta Georgia area, and I had to cut them down with a handsaw like I do my sunflowers because they had 4" wide woody trunks.

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