{"product_id":"okra-seeds-emerald","title":"Okra Seeds - Emerald","description":"\u003cp\u003e55-70 days. Emerald Okra Seeds - Non-GMO, Abelmoschus esculentus. These heirloom Emerald okra plants are 5-8 feet tall and produce smooth bright green 7\" long pods. They were developed and used by Campbell’s Soup Company in the 1950’s. The pods keep their green color when cooked and stay tender at bigger sizes. For the best flavor, pick at 4\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emerald Okra Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-6’ apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eupright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90 degrees F, well drained, add compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e weeds can be invasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e green pods tinted red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 2,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 8,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 40,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese okra seeds are slow to germinate. In order to speed up this process, soak them overnight before planting. They should be sown directly in full sun in either a garden or a container. Be sure to sow them after the final frost, as they are not resistant to the cold. They can however, survive droughts, and do best when grown in the summer. Sow seeds ½” deep in soil. Fertilizer may be helpful to enrich the soil for ideal growth. Seeds should be planted 3-4” apart and thinned to be 12” apart after 2 weeks, or one week after they have sprouted. After 55-70 days, plants reach around 7 feet in height, and produce pods that should be harvested when 2-4” long rather than harvesting them when they are fully mature at 7” long, as they will lose their tender texture if left on the plant for too long. Harvest them continually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Facts and Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is ideal for using in soups and cooked dishes. It was created by Campbell’s soup to add tender flavor to their soups. Pods can be eaten raw, but are most flavorful when baked or grilled. These okra are best when harvested young, but unlike other varieties, they hold some of their tenderness when allowed to grow to their full length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":35545845858459,"sku":"41821","price":5.11,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":35545845891227,"sku":"41822","price":6.63,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":35545845923995,"sku":"41823","price":12.97,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Lb","offer_id":35545845956763,"sku":"41824","price":33.45,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/okra-emerald-wm_700.jpg?v=1597671492","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/okra-seeds-emerald","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}