{"product_id":"okra-red-burgundy","title":"Botanical Interests, Inc. - Okra Red Burgundy Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you eat okra or not, this plant is worth growing with deep crimson red pods and gorgeous yellow flowers that bees love. The most productive red variety, these plants produce tender, 6\"-long pods that are delicious in soup, gumbo, and stew, or deep-fried. Introduced in 1983; An All-America Selections winner in 1988.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e55–60 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMalvaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnknown; probably tropical Africa and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrost-sensitive annual. In frost-free areas, okra may be grown as a perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4' tall, 24\" wide. Can grow taller in longer season areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDark red, grooved pods best harvested at 6\" or shorter. 'Red Burgundy' is touted as the most productive red variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"section3_tab_1552\" class=\"tab-pane\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRecommended for cold climates only: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F, ideally 80°–90°F. Use biodegradable pots to reduce root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10 –15 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e½\"–1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA group of 3 seeds every 18\"–24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4' apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen 4\" tall thin to 1 every 18\"–24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Okra is most tender when harvested at about 3\"-4\" long. Cut the thick stem with a sharp knife. The use of gloves and long sleeves is advised, as some people have an allergic reaction to the foliage. After initial harvest, removal of the lowest set of leaves will increase production. Harvest regularly; if pods are allowed to mature, plant will stop producing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop with confidence when you shop at Southern Agriculture. All of our items are in stock and ship from Tulsa, Oklahoma.  If you have any questions you can email us at Sales@southornagriculture.shop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you prefer to shop in-store? We have six locations located in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Owasso Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181328859377,"sku":"73621000263","price":2.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/3667\/5121\/products\/0263i_Okra-Red-Burgundy.jpg?v=1661282385","url":"https:\/\/southornagriculture.shop\/products\/okra-red-burgundy","provider":"Southern Agriculture ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}