Type
hybrid, compact
Okra variety
Annie Oakley II Okra
A relatively early hybrid with a more compact plant and dependable yields. It is useful where summers are shorter or garden space is limited.
Days to maturity
50 to 55
Best for
short seasons, small gardens
About Annie Oakley II
Annie Oakley II is an F1 hybrid bred for earliness, high yield, and spineless, tender pods. It matures faster than many standard okras and grows on relatively compact, well-branched plants, which makes it a good fit for smaller gardens and cooler-summer regions. The pods are slender, deep green, and stay tender when picked promptly.
Growing Annie Oakley II Okra
Its early maturity, around 50 to 55 days, and shorter stature make it well suited to Northern gardeners and short-season areas; space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart in full sun. Because it sets pods heavily and quickly, harvest frequently, ideally daily, when pods reach roughly 3 inches. Watch for pods hiding under the abundant foliage so none get oversized and tough.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all okra, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.