Kitazawa Seed Company is partnering with Agrohaitai Ltd. in Canada to serve their US customers and for Kitazawa Seed Company to offer Agrohaitai’s wide selection of quality seeds. We welcome Agrohaitai customers to our website.
This open pollinated variety is the most popular on the market. The plants are vigorous and produce exceptionally uniform straight medium-green spineless ribbed pods. A very prolific and high yielding variety with an open leaf growing habit.
Warm season annual
Approx. 120-150 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
For quantities greater than 500 lbs, or for special requests such as seed treatment, ask us for a price quote on this variety.
Cultivation: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring after last frost to early summer in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Let soil dry somewhat between watering. Fertilize as needed. Harvest young pods when 3-4" long.
Germination Temperature
Seed Depth
Seed Spacing
Thin To
Row Distance
75-90°F
1/2-1"
4-6"
12-18"
36"
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: Okra can be prepared fresh, boiled, fried, canned and pickled. Use in salad, stir-fries, gumbo, or pickled. Outstanding tempura-style or fried with cornmeal.
Kitazawa Seed Company 201 4th Street, #206 Oakland, CA 94607
