Okra ‘Okinawa Pink’ — Pink Heirloom Okra

Description

Okra ‘Okinawa Pink’ is a warm-season heirloom with rosy pink pods and tall, heat-loving plants. The pods are best picked young, when they are tender and mild.

Growing Okinawa Pink Okra

Plant okra after the soil is warm and frost danger has passed. Give it full sun, loose soil, and steady water while young. Once plants are growing well, they handle summer heat with ease.

For a larger edible garden, pair this okra with Tomato ‘Better Boy Plus’. Gardeners starting several crops may also like our 7-count vegetable plug tray or the larger 49-count vegetable plug tray.

Harvest and Use

Pick pods often while they are about 4 to 6 inches long. Young pods stay tender and work well for frying, roasting, grilling, gumbo, and pickles. Frequent picking also helps the plant keep making new pods.