Okra

Organic Okra Seed Traditional OP.Light green pods consist of 5–8 points. The standard variety in the South. Cream-colored flowers are also edible. An attractive ornamental; good in containers.Edible Flowers: Deep fry the flowers or eat them stuffed, or use fresh as a striking, exotic-looking garnish. Sweet and mild flavor.USDA Certified Organic. LATINE NAME  ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS  DAYS TO MATURITY  60 DAYS  LIFE CYCLE  ANNAUL HYBRID STATUS  OPEN POLLINATED  GROWING INFORMATION  CULTURE: Sow in 2" pots or plug trays, 3 seeds per pot/cell, 1/4" deep. Start 4-5 weeks ahead of transplanting out after the weather becomes cooler Keep soil mix temp. 80-90°F (27-32°C) for fast germination. Thin to one plant per pot/cell. Transplant 12-18" apart in rows 3' apart. Do not disturb roots. DIRECT SEEDING:  sow 2" apart, 1/2" deep. Thin to 12-18" apart. HARVEST: Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to keep plants productive. Oversized pods become tough. AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 1 oz./78', 13 oz./1,000', 12 lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. in rows 36" apart. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 155 pots/cells per oz., 2,500 pots/cells per DAYS TO MATURITY: From transplant.

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