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'Little Lucy' Okra
 
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Description: Dwarf red okra. 2-foot, red-veined plants bear showy, 3-inch, yellow and purple flowers, then 4-inch, burgundy pods held erect above the plant. Excellent for containers.
Days To Maturity: 55
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.3 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.3 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.3 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 03/23/2008 by Beltsville E - An experienced gardener

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Prince Georges, Maryland, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Very pretty burgundy-colored plant is less than 2 feet tall at the end of the season. The fruit are rather skinny and less firm than traditional okra varieties. They grow at a tight angle to the plant and are somewhat difficult to harvest. The growth habit is somewhat dense. The burgundy and yellow flowers are harder to see and the leaves are more finely lobed than is usual for okra. The plant grows well and is attractive in a mixed border.
 

Reviewed on 09/05/2007 by sallyd - An intermediate gardener

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Portage, Wisconsin, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

I thought I couldn't grow okra in Wisconsin. I was wrong. Along with Pentagreen okra, I have had decent yields with Pentagreen slightly edging out Little Lucy in terms of yield. Grew these from seed & transplanted into the garden into a makeshift (low) hoop house/ first year raised bed garden. The plants outgrew the hoop house a bit too soon so I had to remove it earlier than ideal. Plants started producing in mid July. Burgundy colored, long somewhat thin fruit that is easy to spot for harvest. Less than full sun conditions. Will plant this variety again next year.
 

Reviewed on 03/26/2007 by wren - A novice gardener

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Cobb, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I did not get huge yeilds. But I did grow them in a pot because I ran out of garden space. So that might have had something to do with it. The plant was small and that is great when you are short on space. It is also a pretty plant and exotic looking and can be used ornamentally. And the most important part...the okra was delicious! The best we tasted. And the red color dissipates when cooking so you can time it perfectly if you do not want the okra to get too slimey (as what happens if overcooked).
 




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