Okra in raised beds

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Just curious what okra varieties y’all have grown in raised beds and small spaces. I perused some old threads but decided to start a topic specifically on this.

I have grown Clemson spineless, Burgundy, Cajun Delight, Emerald & Annie Oakley OP. Annie Oakley is the best fit for small gardens among those, in my opinion. It stays manageable from a height standpoint until the very end of the season and is very productive. The others either get too tall, aren’t as productive or have been discontinued apparently (Cajun delight).

I need to break down and try Jambalaya.

any reviews on Cajun Jewel, dwarf cowhorn, etc.

thanks.

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I am trying blondy and jing orange right now. we’ll seeeee

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i have freeman’s delight, emerald, and red jewel. plus a local batch of saved seed from a friend. trying a few of each

any that grow at all, I’ll save seed. they don’t do well for me so I’ll be glad if any come to production

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I have grown Jambalaya hybrid in the past several times. I ordered the seed from Hoss Tools.

It is a good producer, early and starts blooming and setting pods low on the stalk.

It is more compact and does not get as tall as other varieties I have grown.

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I usually just grow Clemson spineless now.. it gets taller but every local store that has seeds… has Clemson spineless.

TNHunter

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Both blondie and jing orange are doing well. I have about 6 plants in a 3 foot row and they are all producing ok. Would do better probably with more space.but I dont need that much okra.

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Jing orange is super ornamental. Has these cut leaves and gorgeous blooms

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Burmese is a very compact variety that would do well in tight conditions.

Dwarf Lee gets a bit taller but otherwise is compact enough for raised beds.

Concur re the ornamental qualities of Jing Orange. It is a very good variety in the mid plant size range.

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I have a late planting of Perkins Long Pod and Burmese. They are in large containers and are growing well. No blooms yet.