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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Malvaceae
Native
Unknown; probably tropical Africa and Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
About Red Burgundy Okra Seeds
Abelmoschus esculentus
Dark red, grooved pods best harvested at 6" or shorter. 'Red Burgundy' is touted as the most productive red variety.
Planting Okra
Days to Maturity
55–60 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
½"–1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 34 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 4' apart |
| Seed Depth | ½"–1" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24" |
| Thinning | When 4" tall thin to 1 every 18"–24" |
| Germination | 10 –15 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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15 reviews
- Rheya B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/20/26Okra Seeds
They have taken off and are about to start producing okra! I am excited to have burgundy okra along with the green.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/24/26Hey Rheya,
We're so happy to hear that your Red Burgundy Okra Seeds have taken off and are about to start producing! It's awesome that you'll get to enjoy burgundy okra alongside your green ones. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Carol S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/19/26Thin and tender
Today I harvested my first of the red okra. They were delicious and tender. The stalks and leaves are dark burgundy red, as are the pods, that turn green when cooked. The yellow blossoms are a beautiful sight.
We are in a drought with 100 degree heat. I water them every day and they are thriving.
Every seed that I planted germinated.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/22/26Hey Carol,
We're so stoked to hear that your Red Burgundy Okra has been such a fantastic success! It's awesome that you're getting tender, delicious pods and that every single seed germinated for you. We love that the dark burgundy stalks and leaves are putting on such a beautiful show, and those yellow blossoms sound absolutely stunning! It's incredible that they're thriving and producing so well even with that intense 100 degree heat and drought conditions. That's exactly what we love to see! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Robin F.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars8/1/26Growing Well!
My okra plant should be forming flowers soon. Can't wait to see burgandy okra!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Patio - Austin S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/26/26Better germination than the hardware store variety so far.
Good germination after a week. Didn't soak them, so it could probably be better. Will update if I manage to grow them. Hopefully.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/26/26Hey Austin,
We're so happy to hear about your excellent Red Burgundy Okra germination success! We love your optimistic spirit about growing them out, and we have a feeling you're going to do great with them. Thanks for sharing your okra growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- AdamRated 5 out of 5 stars3/27/265 Stars
Excellent! Thank you.