Okra - Silver Queen

Minimum Seed Count: 15

Meet Silver Queen Okra, a standout heirloom that shines like no other. This variety is prized for its stunning pale pods—a silvery white-green. The color isn’t just eye-catching; it also makes the pods easy to spot and harvest at peak tenderness.

Silver Queen produces upright, productive plants that pump out slender pods with a smooth texture and a mellow, classic okra flavor. Its white coloring sets it apart from standard green types, giving gardeners something both beautiful and delicious to grow.

Planting Guide:

📅 When to Plant

• Sow outdoors 2 weeks after your last frost, once nights stay consistently above 55°F.

• For a head start, start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before planting out.

🔥 Soil & Temperature

• Soil temp: 70–95°F for best germination

• Soil type: Loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• pH: 6.0–6.8

• Warm soil = faster growth and higher yields.

🌱 Planting Depth & Spacing

• Planting depth: ½–1 inch

• Spacing:

  • 12–18 inches between plants

  • 3–4 feet between rows

• Thin seedlings to the strongest plant in each spot.

🌞 Sunlight Requirements

• Full sun — at least 6–8+ hours daily.
  Silver Queen thrives in heat and sun.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist during germination.

• Once established, water 1–1.5 inches per week.

• Avoid overwatering—okra prefers dry spells between deep waterings.

🌿 Growth & Care

• Apply a light side-dressing of compost or balanced fertilizer once plants reach 12–15 inches tall.

• Mulch to hold warmth and reduce weed pressure.

• This variety grows tall; staking is optional but helpful in windy areas.

🥒 Harvesting

• Pick pods at 3–5 inches while still tender and pale.

• Harvest every 1–2 days to keep plants producing heavily.

• Older pods toughen quickly—frequent picking is key.