Red Velvet, similar to Red Okra. Burgundy SOIL Well drained, sandy soils are preferred. Addition of manure or other organic material is usually beneficial on such light-textured soils. Okra grows best in neutral to slightly alkaline soils, pH 6.5-7.5. Okra is a tropical plant requiring warm growing conditions.
Commercial production is recommended only in the warmest portions of the state.
Night temperatures should be above 55 F for good growth. Thin to desired spacing when plants are 3 inches tall. The seed will need to be surface dried for mechanical planting. Tall or spiny cultivars require wide spacing. Thin to 1 plant per pot or cell.