Pentagreen

Family: Malvaceae Vegetable

Pentagreen okra brings a vivid, garden-fresh allure with pods that stay tender and richly colored—an inviting deep green that feels velvety to the eye.

At about 55 days, the plants produce slender, five-angled pods with a crisp, succulent bite, ideal for roasting until lightly caramel-kissed, quick sautéing for glossy tenderness, and stirring into sauces for a silky body. For cool-season gardeners, Pentagreen’s steady output makes it a standout choice when you want flavor-forward greens that look as good as they taste.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Aug 14th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Pentagreen’s pods stay tender enough that you can cook them hard and fast without turning them into stringy mush—ideal for keeping that crisp bite. The mucilage goes to work when you reduce it with tomatoes and aromatics, giving you a glossy, clingy sauce that doesn’t need extra thickener.

Best Uses

quick sautéing until just tender, so the pods stay bright and firm
roasting at a hotter temp for light caramel-kissed edges and dry, nutty pod flavor
stirring into a reduced tomato-based sauce for a spoon-coating, silky body
breaded and fried briefly for a crisp shell with a tender, still-springy interior

Flavor Profile

crisp, succulent snap green-bean freshness with a mild vegetal sweetness okra’s signature mucilaginous slickness that turns glossy holds flavor without going bitter if cooked fast

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lemon smoked paprika tomatoes onions cornmeal

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Abelmoschus esculentus (okra/Pentagreen), and how do I treat it?

Okra often gets cottony mold, especially from fungal issues like powdery mildew or gray mold during humid weather. Improve airflow between plants, water at the soil level, and remove heavily affected leaves early. If problems start, spray with a labeled horticultural fungicide and repeat according to label timing to protect new growth.

How often should I water Abelmoschus esculentus during its main growing phase (after establishment)?

During active pod production, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, increasing to frequent deep watering during hot spells. Check the top 1–2 inches of soil; if it’s dry at that depth, water thoroughly. Mulch helps prevent rapid drying, which can reduce pod size in okra.

How can I tell when Pentagreen (Abelmoschus esculentus) is ready to harvest?

Harvest okra pods about 55 days from sowing and then regularly as pods form—typically at roughly 2–4 inches long. Pick when pods are tender and snap easily; if you can’t pierce the pod with a fingernail or it feels tough/fibrous, it’s overmature. Regular harvesting encourages continued flowering and more pods.