Candle Fire Okra

Easy on the eyes and taste buds, this high-yielding, stunning plant produces slender burgundy pods.

The most productive red variety, these plants produce tender, 6″-long pods that are delicious in soup, gumbo, stew, or deep-fried.

Stunning magenta pods on emerald foliage grow up to an impressive 8 inches long

Candle Fire thrives in the heat and is disease resistant.

20+ seeds per packet

90.00

Candle Fire Okra

Quick Facts

  • Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
  • Days to Maturity: 55–60 days
  • Family: Malvaceae
  • Fruit Size: Up to 8″ burgundy pods
  • Sowing method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
  • Water Needs: Average
  • Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual. In frost-free areas, okra may be grown as a perennial.
  • Plant Dimensions: 4′ tall, 24″ wide.
  • Variety Information: Dark red, grooved pods best harvested at 6″ or shorter.