Okra Benefits For Diabetes

(4'-5' tall) Clemson Spineless okra features bright green, slightly ribbed fruit. Sow directly outside. 500 seeds/oz.; 8 lbs./acre; 7-14 days, 70°F.

A tender and delicious pod. Burgundy Red okra produces beautiful deep-red pods and stems are tasty and productive.

Red Burgundy okra features 4' tall plants that produce red ribs that turn green when cooked. Sow directly outside. 500 seeds/oz.; 8 lbs./acre; 7-14 days, 70°F. Can be used as an ornamental plant because of its pods and foliage.

We're happy to offer this variety that will thrive in even shorter season climates. Pods should be picked when about 3 inches long, usually about 4-6 days after flowering. Space seed 4-6 inches apart, thin plants when they have two sets of true leaves.

The highly ornamental plants are vigorous, disease resistant and heavy yielders. Pods should be picked when about 3 inches long, usually about 4-6 days after flowering. Space seed 4-6 inches apart, thin plants when they have two sets of true leaves.

(5' tall) Jambalaya F1 Hybrid okra is an extra early maturing variety with a very compact plant habit and small leaves. Sow directly outside. 500 seeds/oz.; 8 lbs./acre; 7-14 days, 70°F.

For optimal texture and flavor, harvest often when the pods are young about 3" long, in about 49-60 days. There's a pretty contrast between the plant's green leaves against the burgundy stems, branches, leaf ribs and fruits-and a pretty display of yellow-cream...

The vigorous, 4-ft. High plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods without spines. This 1939 All-America Selections winner is still the most popular variety on the market.

Oversized pods become tough.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price. Thin to 12-18" apart.Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to keep plants productive.

The vigorous, 4-ft. High plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods without spines. This 1939 All-America Selections winner is still the most popular variety on the market.

GARDEN HINTS: Soak seed in warm water overnight to speed germination. Certified Organic Seed. Pods are excellent for use in soups, stews and relishes. Pick pods young, while still tender.

The plant is baby-sized, only half as tall as other okras and perfect for a large container. Grows best in full sun. Burpee Exclusive. But it's a bubba too, pumping out hefty, full-sized pods, twice as many as the old standards.

Transplant 12-18" apart in rows 3' apart. Thin to one plant per pot/cell. Attractive pink-tinted edible flower.• Edible Flowers: Deep-fry flowers or eat them stuffed, or use fresh as a striking, exotic-looking garnish.

As long as the pods are developing, the flowers have been pollinated and all is as it should be. If you are experiencing an especially dreary or rainy period, okra blossom drop may occur.Temperature fluctuations can also stress the plant and cause it...

Flowering should begin around 50 to 65 days after planting, depending on the variety. Don't try to plant okra when the soil is cooler than 65-70 degrees F. In addition to the okra pods for cooking, you get to enjoy the flowers, which are similar in appearance...

For best results, Instead, dry the seeds in the open air for a few days, thenAlthough some okra seeds can remain viable for up to four years, many do not. It's best to use collected okra seeds the next growing season.

Companion planting with okra can deter pests and generally boost growth and production. The tall okra plants shield the tender greens from the hot sun. If you are in the “love it” category, then you are probably already or thinking of growing it.

All affected plants will need to be destroyed. This pathogen, which thrives in wet and warm conditions, enters the plant through its root system and compromises the plant's vascular system, wreaking all sorts of havoc.As the name suggests, plants that...

Southern Americans are not the only ones who love their okra; okra root knot nematodes have a penchant for it as well. Do not plant okra in the same area of the garden for a couple of years.

If the pods are tender, use a sharp knife to cut the stem cleanly just below the okra pod.Because okra is self-pollinating, you can save some of the pods for seeds for the following year.

A Cajun country favorite! Roberie Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) has been grown in St Landry Parish, Louisiana for more than 100 years. Sow one inch deep and space 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.

Chock-full of good flavor! Hill Country Red Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) is a beautiful heirloom from South Texas. Sow one inch deep and space 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.

Pods should form in 55-60 days. Plant the new plants 6-8 inches apart. As the name suggests, the plant bears 2- to 5-inch long, torpedo-shaped fruit but is the red okra edible? In fact, there really isn't much difference between red okra and green okra...

A real crowd pleaser! Emerald Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) was originally introduced by Campbell's Soup in the 1950s. Sow one inch deep and space 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.

Easy to grow in warm climates. Harvest daily with a sharp knife during hot weather — pods taste best when young and grow quickly past the stage of prime eating. Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F.