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Okra
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Also called Gombo, this plant produces a fruit that can be eaten raw or cooked, with a taste somewhat similar to eggplant. Young leaves can replace spinach. In some countries, the mature seeds are roasted and used as coffee beans. A member of the hibiscus family (Okra latin name is Hibiscus esculentus), its flower is one of the most beautiful in the garden. Originally from Africa, Okra entered Spain in the 8th Century with the moorish invasion. Later introduced in the United States by African slaves, it was considered for some time as poor people food. It is an essential ingredient in gumbo and is commonly used in Louisiana and Southern States cuisine.
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Package : 25 seeds.
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BOTANICAL INFORMATIONS:
Latin name : Abelmoschus esculentus
Common names : Okra, ladies’ fingers, ochro
French : Okra, gumbo
Family : Malvaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATIONS:
Plant type : Annual
Habit : Shrubby
Height : About 1 m
Width : 50 cm
CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATIONS:
Days to maturity : 60 days
Sowing : Directly out in the garden in early/mid-June depending on your region, after the last frost. Okra needs warmth to germinate. Soak the seeds in water for 24h prior to planting.
Depth : 1 cm
Germination : 10 to 14 days
Soil : Rich, moist
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : 60 cm
Watering : Regular
Care and other considerations : Harvest frequently to stimulate higher yields. Okras taste better when harvest young.
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