Greenie Okra (Greenie F1): Characteristics
Greenie okra is an F1 hybrid okra variety, also sold or known as Greenie F1. It is not a registered variety, so the facts here come from its seller and farm sources. It comes from breeder not named in the sources found, sold in Harbest's Seeds of Hope packs.
If you came here looking for Greenie F1, this is the same okra. The facts below come from its seller and from farm sources, each one listed at the end. Compare it with the others in our okra variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Pagtatanim ng gulay.
- Type: F1 hybrid.
Key facts about Greenie okra
| Trait | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| Breeder or owner | breeder not named in the sources found, sold in Harbest's Seeds of Hope packs |
| Also known as | Greenie F1 |
| Type | F1 hybrid |
| Days to harvest, per the seller | about 50 days after sowing |
How long does it take, and how much does it yield?
Days to harvest, by the seller's count: about 50 days after sowing. No trial on record checks this figure yet, so treat it as the seller's own and compare with farms near you before you plan a season around it.
Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.
Is it resistant to pests and diseases?
No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.
The pests and diseases that hit okra fields most often: Cercospora leaf spot, Corn earworm, eggplant leafhopper, powdery mildew, root knot nematode. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.
What its seller and farm sources say
- Days to harvest: About 50 days after sowing.
- Fruit: Japanese type: plump, dark green, five ridged pods.
- Early and vigorous, with small divided leaves.
- Aimed at the export market.
Why farmers know it: sold by Harbest as a Japanese okra for export, Tarlac exporters grow Japanese type okra for Japan and South Korea (Agriculture Monthly), variety not named. These are the seller's own figures, from its own trials. So plant a small area first, and compare it with your usual okra on the same ground.
Where and when to plant Greenie okra
Buyers want smooth, dark green pods picked young. Pick a variety that stays tender a day longer on the plant, because okra turns woody fast in the heat. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Land preparation for vegetables.
Before you buy seed
- Buy sealed packs or tagged sacks from an accredited dealer, and check the packing date and germination rate.
- Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
- Try it on a small area first, beside the variety you usually plant, before you switch the whole farm.
- Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.
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