Commercially introduced by us in the U.S.
Phonetically pronounced: kuhn-a-luh bore-no-va bamya tohumu
Kınalı Bornova is a traditional red okra variety from West Turkey. Strong, productive plants grow long, flavorful pods that develop red coloration on pods. As the pods grow, color fades and remains mostly around the tip of the pods. Kınalı Bornova is a mid-season okra with excellent flavor.
Packet has 30 seeds
- 12 hrs
- Planting depth: 1/2-1"
- Sprouts in 10-14 days
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 75-90F
- Plant Spacing: 18-24"
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Tall plants
- Abelmoschus esculentus
- Growing tips: Soak seeds in water for 24 hrs before seeding. Direct-seed after last frost in spring. Pick pods when young. Use gloves to pick dry pods when you save seeds.
SHERYL HUIETT (verified owner) –
The seeds were slow to germinate and did not produce any okra. The plants grew and were comparable to the other okra plants growing around it. I’m guessing and hoping that an earlier start in the spring time will produce the results I’m looking for. I’m in zone 7B, Central Arkansas.