Welldales burgundy okra seeds produce abelmoschus esculentus, an unusual warm season vegetable also known as ladies fingers, gumbo or bhindi. This attractive red/burgundy pod okra variety grows into tall productive plants with burgundy stems, red tinted leaf detail and decorative pale flowers with a hibiscus like appearance. In the UK, okra performs best in a greenhouse, polytunnel, conservatory or very sunny sheltered position, as it needs warmth, full sun and a long growing season to crop well. Harvest the pods while they are young and tender, usually around 5 to 10cm long, and pick regularly to encourage further pod production. Burgundy okra is a brilliant choice for adventurous gardeners who want to grow their own vegetables for gumbo, curries, stews, stir fries and colourful home grown kitchen harvests.
Burgundy Okra For Red Pod Vegetables
- Abelmoschus Esculentus Produces Deep Burgundy Pods – Tall Attractive Plants With Red Tinted Stems
- Decorative Hibiscus Like Flowers – Pale Mallow Style Blooms Add Ornamental Value To Vegetable Beds
- Also Known As Ladies Fingers, Gumbo Or Bhindi – A Distinctive Warm Season Vegetable To Grow At Home
- Tall Okra Plants For Greenhouse Beds – Can Reach Around 3 To 5ft In Good Conditions
Greenhouse And Polytunnel Growing
- Best Suited To Under Cover Growing In The UK – Okra Needs Warmth, Full Sun And Shelter
- Ideal For Greenhouses And Polytunnels – Also Suits Conservatories And Very Sunny Protected Garden Spaces
- A Strong Choice For Confident Growers – More Heat Demanding Than Many Standard UK Vegetables
- Warm Bright Conditions Produce Better Crops – Plants Reward Care With Unusual Colourful Pods
Productive Okra Pods For Cooking
- Harvest Young Burgundy Okra Pods – Pick At Around 5 To 10cm For The Best Tender Texture
- Regular Picking Encourages More Pods – Cut And Pick Harvesting Helps Extend The Summer Cropping Season
- Fresh Okra For Cooking – Popular In Gumbo, Stews, Curries, Stir Fries And Mediterranean Dishes
- Ornamental And Edible Crop – Deep Red Pods, Burgundy Stems And Red Veined Leaves Create Strong Garden Interest
