Okra Seeds, Bayramiç White

A traditional okra variety from Bayramiç of Çanakkale, Turkey. Bayramiç White okra produces long and pale pods with great flavor. It is best to pick smooth, spineless pods when they reach 3-4 inches. Great choice for stews.

Our current Bayramiç White okra seed stock was grown by Chris Smith of The Utopian Seed Project in North Carolina.

Packet has min. 30 seeds

Commercially introduced by us

Phonetically pronounced:

GROWING NOTES

• Abelmoschus esculentus
• 8-12 hrs
• Planting depth: 1/2-1″
• Sprouts in 10-14 days
• Ideal growing temperature: 75-90F
• Plant spacing: 18″
• Frost hardy: No
• Growth habit: Upright growth with branches that grow away from the stem
• Growing tips: Soak seeds overnight in water. Plant seeds next day indoors in seedling trays or small seedling pots with seed starting soil that has essential nutrients in it, 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Keep the soil moist for quick germination. Make sure to keep the young seedlings under good light to have strong plants with sturdy, healthy stems and leaves. Transplant after last frost in well-drained, fertile soil enrichened with compost and other amendments. Feed your plants with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Water regularly especially in flower stage. Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease. Some okra varieties are taller than others and may need to be tied to a stake so that fruits don’t touch soil and rot. Alternatively, you can also direct-seed after last frost in spring.