Type
red pod
Okra variety
Burgundy Okra
An attractive okra with reddish stems and pods that add ornamental interest. Pods are best harvested young for tenderness.
Days to maturity
55 to 60
Best for
edible landscaping, fresh cooking
About Burgundy
Burgundy is an open-pollinated variety noted for its striking red to burgundy pods, stems, and leaf veins, and it received an All-America Selections award. The colorful pods and upright plants make it ornamental as well as productive, and the red color turns green when the pods are cooked. It is tender and mild, and the bright pods are easy to spot against the foliage at picking time.
Growing Burgundy Okra
Grow in full sun with the same warmth okra generally needs, spacing plants about 18 inches apart, and expect maturity in roughly 55 to 60 days. The red pods stand out clearly against green leaves, which helps you catch them before they oversize. Pick at about 3 to 4 inches every day or two to keep the pods tender and the plant producing.
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.