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Basic Collection Information and Status
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus, Malvaceae)
Cultural Affiliation n/aCollection Site Nevada, United States (latitude: 40°; altitude: 4,800 ft / 1,500 m)
Collection Year 2019
Accession Status Active
Catalog Information and Instructions
Yuma Red OkraOK006
An NS/S volunteer received these seeds in the 1980's from a family who had grown them in Yuma for many years. They have since thrived in varied locations in AZ and NV. Productive plants with beautiful red stems and tender red pods. Low in mucilage. Tasty!
Current availability of this variety is summarized below. We encourage the use of these seeds to benefit humanity and strive to facilitate access through a number of channels.
Online Order Native American Free Seed Community Seed Grants Bulk Seed Exchange ? Contact us for current availability.
Academic Researchers ? If you are an academic researcher with an interest in this accession, please get in touch with us. We encourage use of the seeds for appropriate research applications and are committed to protecting the rights of the people and cultures who developed and maintained this diversity and to its continued availability.
Collection Site
The circle in the map below shows the area where this accession was collected (why isn't the precise locality shown
?Precise collection localities are hidden in order to protect the privacy of the original donors of the seeds in the NS/S collection.
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Photographs
The Native Seeds/SEARCH digital photo collection for this accession is provided below.
Characterization and Evaluation
There are currently no observational data available for this accession. If you have made observations of this accession and are willing to share them, please contact us.
| Okra Introduction | Cultivation Instructions | Seed Saving Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| An introduced African crop that performs well in the southern US. | Soak seeds overnight for best germination of this warm-season annual. Plant 1/2 inch deep, allow 18-24 inches between plants. Plants grow to 4-7 feet tall; produce until frost. Pick small pods for eating. | Self-pollinates, but the showy flowers attract insects, so cross pollination is common. Isolate varieties or bag flower heads to prevent crossing. Allow pods to dry and mature on the plant. Harvest as pods start to split open to avoid losing seed. Remove seed carefully. |
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