Palestinian Okra seeds Heirloom Irish grown

This Okra exist under multiple names. It is also known as Star of David okra, Najah okra, Bamieh and is an Indigenous heirloom variety from the Middle East including Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan... The 1 meter okra plant has large leaves and produces light green pods, hairy and stocky,. These Middle-eastern okras are best picked very young, as the okra hardens as it matures and the seeds inside grow too large to eat.  At maturity, the pods color changes from light green to beige. We advise to wear gloves when harvesting the okra and to avoid brushing against the plants as the small  hairs can cause skin irritation. We can only offer one packet per order. Amateur seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland, not for commercial use,

Scientific Name: Abelmoschus Esculentus

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Optimal Germination Temperature: 24C

Germination time in days: 7-20 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 95 days

Sunlight: full sun

Soil requirement: Fertile and well drained soils are essential along with a good regular supply of water and plenty of sun

Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/2" deep. Keep soil temperature above 24C. .Space plants 12-18" apart.