Okra
Star Of David Okra
Organic
OK536
75-80 days. This heirloom variety has extra plump, green pods with the distinctive, tasty okra flavor. Cut one in half and its fascinating cross section reveals a geometric, six-pointed Star of David. Harvest at 5-6 inches long (or smaller), and expect bountiful harvests from the productive plants when kept picked.
Open Pollinated
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"Abelmoschus esculentus: Okra is an indispensable ingredient in many soups, gumbos, and stew recipes. The immature pods contribute unique flavor and consistency to ethnic dishes like Cajun gumbo. New quick-to-mature varieties make okra a great addition to the short season garden.
CULTURE: Okra is a tender annual that grows best in hot weather. Seed can be directly sown when soil temperature reaches 70°F, or started indoors 3-5 weeks prior to your last frost for earlier crops. Sow the large seed 1/2 inch deep into 3-inch pots. Keep evenly moist and at 70-90°F. Germination is in 7-15 days. Soaking the seed in warm (110°F) water for 2 hours may help to soften the hard seed coat and hasten germination. Transplant out after the danger of frost, 12-18 inches between plants and 36 inches between rows. Incorporate 1/2 cup of our complete fertilizer into the soil around each plant at transplanting. The use of black mulch and row covers will improve growth.
INSECTS: Flea beetles can be controlled with row covers or applications of Pyrethrin.
DISEASES: Okra is susceptible to Verticillium, Fusarium, and several fungal diseases in wet weather. These can be controlled with proper rotation and good garden sanitation practices.
HARVEST: The pods should be picked when tender and immature, about 2-3 inches long, usually about 4-6 days after flowering. Keep pods removed to encourage flowering. Store at 35°F at 95% relative humidity.
SEED SPECS: Minimum germination standard: 65%. Days to maturity are calculated from date of transplant. Usual seed life: 2 years. Approximately 14-17 seeds per gram, 28 grams per ounce.
Sampler: 1 gram
Packet: 4 grams
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CULTURE: Okra is a tender annual that grows best in hot weather. Seed can be directly sown when soil temperature reaches 70°F, or started indoors 3-5 weeks prior to your last frost for earlier crops. Sow the large seed 1/2 inch deep into 3-inch pots. Keep evenly moist and at 70-90°F. Germination is in 7-15 days. Soaking the seed in warm (110°F) water for 2 hours may help to soften the hard seed coat and hasten germination. Transplant out after the danger of frost, 12-18 inches between plants and 36 inches between rows. Incorporate 1/2 cup of our complete fertilizer into the soil around each plant at transplanting. The use of black mulch and row covers will improve growth.
INSECTS: Flea beetles can be controlled with row covers or applications of Pyrethrin.
DISEASES: Okra is susceptible to Verticillium, Fusarium, and several fungal diseases in wet weather. These can be controlled with proper rotation and good garden sanitation practices.
HARVEST: The pods should be picked when tender and immature, about 2-3 inches long, usually about 4-6 days after flowering. Keep pods removed to encourage flowering. Store at 35°F at 95% relative humidity.
SEED SPECS: Minimum germination standard: 65%. Days to maturity are calculated from date of transplant. Usual seed life: 2 years. Approximately 14-17 seeds per gram, 28 grams per ounce.
Sampler: 1 gram
Packet: 4 grams
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