In the tropics A esculentus is an annual. I live in Panama. A esculentus variety's that are usually grown in the USA, only live about 3 months here in Panama. There is a local Panamanian A esculentus variety that does live longer than this. However, it is still an annual. African okra, or A Caillei, is another species of okra that is usually grown in the tropics. This species of okra can be grown as a perrenial in the tropics. Daylength does have an affect on A esculentus even though the internet does say it is Daylength neutral. Short daylength Shortens the havest period and the lifespan of most A esculentus variety's I have tried. There is a lot of disinformation going around about okra in the US because USA gardeners do not have experience growing okra in Africa or the tropics.
In the tropics A esculentus is an annual. I live in Panama. A esculentus variety's that are usually grown in the USA, only live about 3 months here in Panama. There is a local Panamanian A esculentus variety that does live longer than this. However, it is still an annual. African okra, or A Caillei, is another species of okra that is usually grown in the tropics. This species of okra can be grown as a perrenial in the tropics. Daylength does have an affect on A esculentus even though the internet does say it is Daylength neutral. Short daylength Shortens the havest period and the lifespan of most A esculentus variety's I have tried. There is a lot of disinformation going around about okra in the US because USA gardeners do not have experience growing okra in Africa or the tropics.