Bowling Red Okra

Bowling Red Okra seeds — a stunning heirloom variety that brings bold color and exceptional flavor to your garden and table. Deep burgundy-red pods stand out beautifully against lush green foliage, making this okra as ornamental as it is productive. The tender pods have a rich, earthy flavor perfect for frying, pickling, stewing, or adding to gumbo.

A Southern garden staple with a dramatic twist, Bowling Red Okra thrives in the heat and rewards you with a generous harvest all season long. Once you grow it, you'll never go back to plain green okra!

Planting Instructions

• Direct sow: After last frost when soil temperature reaches 65–70°F (18–21°C)
• Sow depth: Plant seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart
• Germination tip: Soak seeds in water for 8–12 hours before planting to speed germination
• Germination: 7–14 days at 75–90°F (24–32°C)
• Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours per day)
• Watering: Water deeply once or twice a week; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil (pH 6.0–6.8)
• Days to maturity: 55–65 days from planting
• Harvest: Pick pods when 3–4 inches long for best tenderness; harvest every 2–3 days to keep plants producing
• Quantity: 70 seeds

Tip: Wear gloves when harvesting — okra plants can be slightly prickly. The more you pick, the more it produces!