Musk okra - Abelmoschus moschatus

Description and Uses

Abelmoschus moschatus (Musk okra) is a tropical plant from Polonesia. It is mainly grown for its cosmetics crops (long shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 3 - 5 years.

. Medical uses include;

The seed/nut contains palmitic acid (19 - 21). After 7 years the plant can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Abelmoschus moschatus has a lifespan of 12 years.

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Environmental limitations

The plant is 3 meters tall. It is medium growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Abelmoschus moschatus has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen.

Abelmoschus moschatus thrives in an altitude of 10 to 900 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -3°C and optimally between 20 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 1700 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1000 - 1400 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind and to fire .

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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