OKRA Seeds, Red Burgundy

Red Burgundy Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Burgundy') is an heirloom, open-pollinated okra and All-America Selections winner with striking deep-red pods and stems. As ornamental as it is productive, it is tender, tasty, and heat-loving.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Burgundy'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated okra, AAS winner
• Plant height: 3 to 4 feet
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches

Best for

• Gumbo, stews, and frying
• Grilling and roasting
• Ornamental edible gardens
• Hot-summer gardens

How to grow

Sow in full sun after soil is thoroughly warm, spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Keep moisture consistent during hot, dry spells. Harvest pods young at 2 to 3 inches, every day or two, to keep the plants producing. Note the red color softens to green when cooked.

Flavor profile

Mild and grassy with a tender bite when young, much like green okra, with the bonus of vivid color on the plant and plate.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.