Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 6
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 4-6-8
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 14 to 21
Maturity 60
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Hybrid
Disease Resistant y
Genus Abelmoschus
Species esculentus
Subspecies Candle Fire
Common Name Okra, Candle Fire Hybrid 

Okra, Candle Fire Hybrid 

#S02712
  • 25 seeds
  • $5.35
2017 AAS Winner. Pods are round, not ribbed, and a brighter red than similar okras currently available. Red stemmed plants produce high yields of pods that have an excellent taste, good texture and are very tender. Thrives in the heat and is disease resistant even in hot humid climates like the South. Aged fruit can be used in flower arrangements. Dried seed can even be used as coffee (without caffeine)! High yielder. 60 days.


Growing Zone: 3 to 9

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Own Root

State Restrictions

HI

Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 6
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 4-6-8
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 14 to 21
Maturity 60
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Hybrid
Disease Resistant y
Genus Abelmoschus
Species esculentus
Subspecies Candle Fire
Common Name Okra, Candle Fire Hybrid