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Okra Seeds

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Useful gardening infomation

Okra (also known as gumbo), is a tall-growing, warm-season, annual vegetable from the same family as hollyhock, rose of Sharon and hibiscus. The immature pods are used for soups, canning and stews or as a fried or boiled vegetable. The hibiscus like flowers and upright plant (3 to 6 feet or more in height) have ornamental value for backyard gardens.

Informative articles found on the web:

How to grow Okra
Health Benefits of Okra
Okra Recipes

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Seeds

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Clemson Spineless 56 days. AAS winner. This is the standard by which all other okras are judged. The prolific 3 1/2-5’ tall plants bear straight, dark green pods that can grow to 6 1/2-9” long, but should be harvested when 3” long for the best quality. The leaves are spineless which makes harvesting much easier.

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1A346 Star of David
(aka Old Fashioned Okra) Israeli heirloom. Thick pods are best picked at about 3" long. Named because cross-sections of pods look like the Star of David. Tall 7' plants have purple coloration on leaves. 60-75 days.

 9g Pack ( over 100 seeds ) $2.25

Other varieties available

G037 Improved Red Pod
Finally, a great tasting red pod okra that is fast growing and bountiful. The foliage and fruit have a lush, tropical appearance.

  Package of 20 seeds $1.95

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