Okra : Burmese

Tender, sweet pods are less gooey than other okra

Heirloom okra from Burma sent by organic market grower Hap Heilman. Now a favorite in some local restaurants. 'Burmese' okra bears when plants are 18" tall and continues to bear until frost. The leaves are huge, typically 16" across. The slightly curved, virtually spineless pods range from 9 to 12" long. Pods mature from light green to creamy yellow green. At 10" inches long, they are tender, sweet, and spineless enough to be eaten raw or added to salads. Pods are less gooey than other okra, a quality that gives this variety a greater appeal.

Malvaceae Abelmoschus esculentus

This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions.

Okra: Clemson

Burmese

This spineless variety of okra is the most popular. The 4 to 5 foot tall plants produce medium-green pods measuring 3 to 9" long. Clemson 80 is earlier and higher yielding than Clemson Spineless. They are a fast growing crop under good growing conditions.

Basics

Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Annual
Days to Maturity: 58-63 (Spring/Summer)
Growing Habit: Bush
Hardiness: Tender

Okra is heat loving and can't stand any cold whatsoever (minimum air temperature 75 degrees F).
Crops: Spring Transplant, Summer
Growing Season: Short, Long
Cultivar Type: -
Growing Conditions: Warm, Hot

Okra is heat loving. Sow seeds outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed, when the soil temperature has reached 70 degrees F. It's a good succession plant after early, spring-maturing crops. Expect good yields on this 4-5 foot tall, bushy plant.

If the growing season is short, you might use cloches or black plastic to warm the soil.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 65°F - 95°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F

The soil should be warm before you plant (60˚F minimum) or it will rot in cold soil. Plant seeds 1/2" in cool soil and 1" deep in warm soil.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Warm, Hot)

Okra is a tropical plant and needs full sun
Water: High

Okra must have a steady supply of water at all times. It shouldn't be too wet, however, as the plants are prone to fungus diseases when growing in cool moist conditions.
Feeder: Heavy

Okra is a hungry plant and needs plenty of nutrients for best growth (it especially loves nitrogen). If your soil isn't very fertile give them a liquid feed every 2 to 3 weeks.
Suitability: High heat, Needs lots of space
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: No
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Color: Light Green to Creamy Yellow Green
Fruit Size: 9.0 - 12.0"
Plant Height: 48.0 - 60.0"
Plant Diameter: 12.0 - 18.0"
Hardiness Zone: 6-11
Disease Resistance
Taste Profile: Once 10" long pods are tender, sweet, and spineless enough to be eaten raw or added to salads. Pods are less gooey than other okra, a quality that gives this variety a greater appeal.
Rotation Group: Fruits: Solanaceae + Cucurbits

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Okra : Burmese

Tender, sweet pods are less gooey than other okra

Burmese

Basics