Baby Bubba Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
ab-el-MOSS-kus es-kew-LEN-tus
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
The plant is baby-sized, only half as tall as other okras and perfect for a large container. But its a bubba too, pumping out hefty, full-sized pods, twice as many as the old standards.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Pod
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Pest Control
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Self-fertile--no partner needed
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
55 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Tender
Ploidy
Diploid