Okra Burgundy Abelmoschus seeds 1g

Okra ‘Burgundy’ Seeds – Abelmoschus esculentus – Fresh Seeds

🌿 Okra ‘Burgundy’ is a beautiful annual plant from the mallow family, grown for its attractive deep red stems and edible pods. The young pods can be harvested fresh and used in salads, soups, stews, stir-fries, and preserves.

This variety loves warmth, so it is best grown in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or a very warm sunny spot outdoors.

🌱 Plant Details

• Type: Annual vegetable
• Botanical name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• Variety: Burgundy
• Plant family: Mallow family
• Best for: Fresh pods, cooking, soups, stews, salads, preserves
• Position: Warm, sunny, sheltered spot
• Soil: Fertile, well-prepared soil
• Spacing: Approx. 60 x 65 cm

🌱 Sowing & Growing

Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing to help with germination.

Sow in a greenhouse or indoors from February to May. Keep warm and plant out only when the weather is mild and all risk of frost has passed.

For best results in Ireland, grow in a greenhouse or polytunnel, as okra needs plenty of heat to crop well.

✅ Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful burgundy-red stems and pods
• Edible young pods for cooking
• Great for soups, stews, salads, and preserving
• Unusual vegetable for home growers
• Best suited to greenhouse or warm sheltered growing

📦 Pack size: 1g
Each packet includes a growing guide and sow-by date.

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