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Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

Fruiting vegetable grown for its immature edible seed pods, used in stews and soups worldwide.

Family

Malvaceae

Temperature

20-30°C (absolute 12-35°C)

Rainfall

600-1200mm (absolute 300-2500mm)

Altitude

1000m

Soil pH

5.5-7 (absolute 4.5-8.7)

Soil types

Fertile, well-drained loamy soils