{"product_id":"okra-seeds-lousiana-green-velvet","title":"Okra Seeds - Lousiana Green Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003e55-65 days. Louisiana Green Velvet Okra Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom, Abelmoschus esculentus. This 1941 AAS winner is large standing between 5 and 8 feet tall. It thrives in heat and humidity, and needs 2 solid months of true southern summer weather. Plants produce yellow blooms and dark green pods with oak shaped leaves. They are strong and produce productive yields. These pods are good for processing and grow to 8\", but should be harvested prematurely. They are dark green, round, slender and spineless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Louisiana Green Velvet 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 55-65 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 12-18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3’ 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 well drained rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm and humid\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, frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright medium green\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 \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese okra plants need heat and humidity to thrive, so be sure to plant them at a time where they can get at least 2 months of humid summer weather. Soak seeds overnight, and then sow them ½” deep directly in full sun. Rows should be 3’ apart with plants 12-18” apart to allow for full growth. Seeds will germinate after 10-14 days. Plants grow 5-8’ tall and produce bright green pods. While these pods can grow to be up to 8” long, they should be harvested when they are 3-4” long to promote continual growth on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Facts and Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese bright green pods are excellent for cooking and processing, as they keep their bright green color. Use them in cooked vegetable dishes, grilled, or roasted. This variety of okra was created by Louisiana State University, and it does best in southern environments that are hot and humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":35545888817307,"sku":"41828","price":5.64,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":35545888850075,"sku":"41829","price":10.3,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":35545888882843,"sku":"41830","price":26.09,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/okra-louisiana-green-velvet-wm_700_7a9d7b36-6ebd-49fc-a418-bc7d2b49c770.jpg?v=1597671766","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/okra-seeds-lousiana-green-velvet","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}