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.
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