Garden Vegetables & Fruits Plant Preferences Profile
Specific Plant Growing Requirements and Information
Scientific Name
Abelmoschus esculentus
Full Grown Size
Okra plants can grow up to 4 feet tall or be trimmed on top and kept shorter. They can spread 3 feet wide if given room to extend out.
Soil Type
Fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5
Hardiness Zones
Okra is grown as an annual plant, so USDA Hardiness Zones do not apply.