Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
Original price was: $4.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.
Burgundy Okra is a striking All-America Selections winner producing vibrant deep-red pods, stems, and leaf veins that make it as ornamental as it is productive. Pods are tender, flavorful, and spineless at 3-5 inches, and the plant reaches 4-5 feet tall. Like all okra, it thrives in Austin’s intense summer heat, making it one of the most dependable warm-season vegetables for Central Texas.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Burgundy Okra transplants are grown for strong root systems and outstanding heat performance suited to Austin’s summer growing season.
19 in stock
Moderate water needs
Deep watering 1-2 times weekly once established
Drought-tolerant but more productive with consistent moisture
Balanced organic fertilizer at planting
Side-dress with compost when plants reach 12 inches
Avoid excess nitrogen after flowering
Harvest pods at 3-5 inches every 1-2 days to maintain productivity
Unharvested pods turn fibrous and signal plants to stop producing
Burgundy color may fade to green after cooking – this is normal
Corn earworm
Stink bugs
Root-knot nematodes
Powdery mildew late in season
Do not transplant before mid-April; cold soils stall growth
Harvest frequently – pods grow rapidly in summer heatBurgundy color provides ornamental interest in the garden
Cut plants back by half in August for a second flush of production
Do not plant before mid-April; wait for warm soils
Peak production in full summer heat
Harvest every 1-2 days
Production continues until frostCut back mid-August for renewed fall flush
Mid-April through June
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
18-24 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart
Well-draining, fertile soil
pH 6.0-7.0
Water deeply immediately after transplanting
Keep evenly moist for first 2-3 weeks during establishment
Okra is generally considered non-toxic to:
Fuzzy surfaces of leaves and stems may irritate skin or mouth.
Feed cooked okra only in small quantities as an occasional treat.
Original price was: $4.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.
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