20+ ORGANIC OKRA SEEDS (Abelmoschus Esculentus) Heirloom Clemson NON GMO

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10+ Organic Okra Seeds Clemsons Spinless

(Abelmoschus esculentus)

In fully labelled zip lock bag (see photos)

Okra is a popular vegetable in America, where it is better known as 'Lady

Fingers'. Originating from Africa it can be cooked and eaten in many different

ways. It is commonly used in stews to add flavour and as a thickener.

The flavour is mild and hard to explain, some people say it tastes grassy and

green bean like while others say it is more like an eggplant flavour.

The plant itself is quite compact with a height and with of approx 60cm and

can fruit heavily. The Okra is a relation to Hibiscus and this is quite

obvious from it's gorgeous flowers, which are also edible. As a warm

temperature plant, crops will be best in warm temperatures.

HOW TO GROW

OKRA

Step 1

Soak seeds in a glass of warm water overnight prior to sowing. Seeds

should be sown in mid Spring to early Summer as the soil temperatures warm.

Ideal temperatures for germination are quite varied from 18-28°/65-90°F

For cooler areas or if you want to get a head start on your crops sow indoors

4-6 weeks prior to when the last frosts are expected. Tropical areas are best to sow

late Summer-mid Spring.

Step 2

Prepare your soil, Okra can be sown either right into the garden or in

pots/tray and then transplanted once they are strong enough.

Soil should be well draining and although Okra will tolerate poorer quality

soil, it will give a better harvest if soil is compost/nutrient rich.

Sow seeds approximately 1-2cm/half inch deep, space plants between

20-40 cm apart and if doing rows; space these 80-90cm apart.

Water in gently, germination times average between 4-14 days

Step 3

Seedlings can be transplanted if necessary when plant reaches 10cm high.

Increase watering once flowering begins. If the soil is rich in nutrients, you

shouldn't have to feed/fertilse your Okra Plants.

Harvest is ready in around 50-80 days depending on climate. Harvest while

young at around 7-10 cm or within a week of flowers opening. Harvest

regularly and your plant will keep producing continuous fruit until winter

comes and the cold weather kills the plant off in cooler climates where

it is grown as an annual. In warmer climates where this plant grows as a

perennial, you can cut the plant right back and it will regrow again.

FAQS ABOUT

OKRA

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Abelmoschus esculentus

FULL SIZE

Height: up to 60 cms (24 inches)

Width: up to 60 cms (24 inches)

BONSAI

No

PREPARATION

Soak overnight, then ready to sow

GERMINATION

4-14 days

START

Pots, tray or straight into the garden

SOIL

Garden Soil, well draining - nutrient rich

MATURITY

2-3 months

INDOORS

Yes if starting during Winter

FACTS ABOUT

OKRA

Okra is classed as a superfood!

Okra is said to be good for the immune system. It is rich in Vitamins A, C & K,

calcium, magnesium, fibre, protein and carbohydrates.

Some people can have an allergic type reaction (itchiness) when

harvesting Okra but the Clemsons Spineless does not cause this problem,

which is no doubt why it is a popular variety for the home garden

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