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| Identification |
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Genus
Hibiscus
Species
esculentus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
okra
gumbo
lady finger
Family
MALVACEAE
Specimen number
S12043
Data source
UnVeg p263
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
2' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is ideal for Hibiscus esculentus.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The seed pods of this plant and the seeds are both edible. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Hibiscus esculentus; for example vitamin A, calcium and protein can all be found. Okra (sometimes called gumbo and lady finger) is most frequently used dried, cooked or frozen.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
8" - 1'
Row spacing
4'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
55 to 65 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Frozen
Cooked
Dried
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Calcium
Protein
Edible parts
Seed pods
Seeds
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a distinctive mucilaginous texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
April is normally the best time to begin planting. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 8" apart. Separate each row by approximately 4'. It requires warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 55 to 65 days. Propagation of Hibiscus esculentus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hibiscus esculentus has an annual life cycle.
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