{"product_id":"okra-emerald-seeds","title":"Okra Emerald seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Abelmoschus esculentus) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-737 citation-end-737\"\u003eOriginally developed by the Campbell Soup Company in 1950, this outstanding heirloom remains a premier favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-736 citation-end-736\"\u003eKnown for its exceptional productivity and robust growth, it is a spectacular summer workhorse that thrives in full sun when other vegetable crops begin to flag. \u003cspan class=\"citation-735 citation-end-735\"\u003eWhat sets 'Emerald' apart from standard ribbed varieties is its exceptionally sleek, round, and smooth dark green pods.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-734 citation-end-734\"\u003eBecause it lacks deep ridges, it cuts into perfect, uniform wheels that are ideal for culinary presentation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-733 citation-end-733\"\u003eEven better, it is an entirely spineless cultivar, meaning you won't have to battle prickles during harvest.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-732 citation-end-732\"\u003eThe pods retain their tender, crisp, and completely stringless texture even when growing to longer lengths.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-731 citation-end-731\"\u003eBoasting a mild, buttery, and versatile flavor profile, Emerald Okra is the superior selection for slicing into authentic Creole gumbos, flash-frying, roasting, or creating crunchy homemade pickles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-724 citation-end-724\"\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_6986f8bdfbe3e4c8-113\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-723\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-723\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-723\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-723\"\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-723 citation-end-723\"\u003e 'Emerald\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (strictly after all frost danger has passed and soil temperature is consistently over 18°C–20°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_6986f8bdfbe3e4c8-114\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-722\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-722\"\u003eSubtropical\/Tropical:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-722 citation-end-722\"\u003e Early Spring through to Autumn (can be grown year-round in frost-free northern zones).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_6986f8bdfbe3e4c8-115\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-721\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-721 citation-end-721\"\u003e Full sun (requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-720 citation-end-720\"\u003ePrefers rich, well-draining soil with plenty of added organic compost.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_6986f8bdfbe3e4c8-116\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-719\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-719\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-719 citation-end-719\"\u003e 30–45cm apart between plants; 90cm apart between rows.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-722 citation-end-722\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-718\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-718 citation-end-718\"\u003e 5–14 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-722 citation-end-722\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-718 citation-end-718\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-717\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-717 citation-end-717\"\u003e 50–60 days from planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-722 citation-end-722\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-718 citation-end-718\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-717 citation-end-717\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Okra seeds have a hard outer coating. \u003cspan class=\"citation-716 citation-end-716\"\u003eSoak the seeds in warm water for 6 hours prior to planting to soften the coat and drastically boost germination rates.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-715 citation-end-715\"\u003eTo keep the plant producing continuously, harvest the pods early and often (ideally when they are 7–10cm long) using pruners.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"23\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-714 citation-end-714\"\u003eFrequent picking encourages the plant to pump out a steady supply of new blossoms and pods all season long.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"24\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorry we Can not send seeds to W.A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53702715506961,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Okra_emerald.png?v=1782264117","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/okra-emerald-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}