A high-yielding, early-maturing okra variety, Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Jambalaya’, commonly known as Jambalaya Okra, is prized for its compact growth, tender pods, and fast production. This heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plant thrives in warm climates, producing dark green, ribbed pods that are perfect for soups, frying, stews, and Cajun cuisine.
Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Jambalaya’ (Jambalaya Okra)
Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Jambalaya’
Jambalaya Okra
A high-yielding, early-maturing okra variety, Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Jambalaya’, commonly known as Jambalaya Okra, is prized for its compact growth, tender pods, and fast production. This heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plant thrives in warm climates, producing dark green, ribbed pods that are perfect for soups, frying, stews, and Cajun cuisine.
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Spread | 2-3 ft |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Mass Planting |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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