The Cow Horn Okra is an 1860’s Heirloom. A truly giant plant, for an okra or anything else, it can grow to a height of 8. Pods can grow to 15 although for eating they are best picked at about 5. Decent flavor and texture.

30 seeds

PLANTING

Abelmoschus esculentus

Germination:7-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 75-85F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/2″ deep

Starting Indoors:Start4-5 weeks before planting outside.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thinning to one per cell/pot.Sowing into individual biodegradable peat/cow pots reduces rootdamage when transplanting.Provide 75-85F soil temperatures. Transplant out after last frost,12-18apart.

Sowing Outdoors:After last frost when soil temperature is over 70F. Sow 3-6 apart, thin to 12-18.

How much does a packet plant:20-25foot single row

Harvest:Clip pods off at 2-4 to keep the plant flowering for more production.

Tips:Plant Cow Horn Okra in fertile soil, and amend with compost before planting if needed.Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.