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Okra Seeds - Texas Hill Country Red

Hardy Texas heirloom okra with striking red pods and rich, traditional flavor.
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Description

The heirloom okra of Texas flavor and strength. ‘Texas Hill Country Red’ produces thick, red-tinged green pods with hearty texture and classic Southern flavor—ideal for frying, grilling, and stewing. The pods remain tender at 6–8 inches, with a robust, meaty bite.

Plants grow 5–6 feet tall and thrive in extreme heat, producing continuously until frost. The deep red stems and pods lend a striking touch to the garden.

Originating from the Texas Hill Country, this variety embodies rugged endurance and homegrown charm—a bold, dependable okra that thrives under the hottest sun.

$200 USD
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Pickup available at Bertie County Seeds

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Plant identity

Minimum seed count 75
Scientific name Abelmoschus esculentus
Life cycle Annual
Botanical family Malvaceae
Reproductive type Open-Pollinated (OP)
Heritage qualifiers Heirloom

Timing and climate

Days to maturity 50-59 Days
Germination 5-10 Days
Germination temperature 70–85 °F
Planting season Late Spring
Bloom season Summer
Frost tolerance Tender
Sunlight Full sun
Water needs Moderate

Site, soil, and space

Soil type Loamy
Preferred soil pH 6.0–6.5
Seed depth 1 in
Plant spacing 18 in
Row spacing 36 in
Mature height 61–72 in
Growth habit Upright/Erect
Support needed No-Support
Suitable growing locations In-ground bed, Raised bed, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Containers, Community garden, Vertical

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Starting targets

Direct sun
6+ hours
Plant spacing
18+ in
Container starting point
3+ gal
Listed light
Full sun
Growth habit
Upright/Erect
Support guidance
No-Support
Mature height
61–72 in

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