• Compact and Productive Variety for Home Gardens. Variété compacte et productive pour les jardins familiaux
  • Grow your own delicious okra with these dwarf plants. Cultivez votre propre délicieux gombo avec ces plantes naines.
  • Dwarf variety with long green pods, fit for small gardens. Variété naine à longues gousses vertes, adaptée aux petits jardins
  • Perfect for urban gardens and limited spaces. Parfait pour les jardins urbains et les espaces limités.
  • Ensuring a successful and thriving okra patch for gardeners. Assurer un champ de gombo réussi et prospère pour les jardiniers
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Dwarf Long Green Pod Okra Seeds

Dwarf Long Green Pod Okra Seeds

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This particular okra variety thrives in the American South, boasting a bushy growth habit and yielding long green pods highly prized in Southern cuisine. Whether used fresh, boiled, fried, or frozen, these pods offer a delightful culinary experience. Known for its rapid growth, especially in warmer climates, this plant typically produces its edible pods in just 58 days. While the precise origin of this okra variety remains somewhat elusive, it has enjoyed popularity in Southern kitchens for generations. Renowned for its authentic, old-fashioned okra flavor, this heirloom variety has left a lasting impression. Okra itself traces its roots back to northern Africa, where it still grows wild, and has become a staple in both African and Mediterranean cooking, while also maintaining its esteemed culinary status in the American South.

How To Grow

Sowing: Okra thrives in warm conditions, so gardeners in regions with shorter growing seasons may opt to start their seeds indoors, aiming to transplant them outdoors 3-4 weeks after the last frost. Before planting, it's beneficial to soak the seeds overnight to expedite germination. Plant 2-3 seeds per peat pot and maintain a temperature of 27-32 degrees Celsius for germination; once sprouted, thin to the healthiest plant by removing the excess. Once the air temperature stabilizes around 15 degrees Celsius, transplant the seedlings into full sun, spacing them in rows 0.9 meters apart. In areas with warmer climates, seeds can be directly sown 2 centimeters deep, with subsequent thinning as needed.

Growing: Once the seedlings reach 10 centimeters in height, apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Ensure the plants receive adequate water during dry spells. In cooler regions, consider using black plastic or row covers to provide additional warmth for optimal growth.

Harvesting

To harvest Dwarf Long Green Pod Okra Seeds, allow the pods to mature fully on the plant until they turn brown and begin to dry out. Use scissors or pruning shears to carefully remove the mature pods from the plant. Lay the harvested pods in a dry, well-ventilated area to further dry out for about 1-2 weeks. Once completely dry, break open the pods to extract the seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place in labeled envelopes or containers for future planting. Properly harvested and stored okra seeds can remain viable for several years.

Seed Saving

Seed Saving: When preserving seeds from okra, it's important to note that it tends to cross-pollinate with other okra varieties, so isolation is necessary. Wait for the pods to fully mature on the plant, cutting them off once they've turned brown; if they start to split, harvest them promptly to avoid losing seeds. To extract the seeds, twist the pods or place them in a bag and apply pressure. Afterward, spread the seeds out to dry for approximately a week before storing them in a cool, dry location for up to 2-3 years.

Extra Facts

Dwarf Long Green Pod Okra Seeds
Planting Methods: Direct sowing or transplanting seedlings
Blooming Season: Summer
Planting Season: Spring after the last frost date
Latin Name/USDA Zones: Abelmoschus esculentus / USDA Zones 4-11
Sunlight Required/Height: Full sun; Height varies, typically reaching up to 150 centimeters.
Shelf Life After Test Date: Approximately 2-3 years
Seed Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated
Soil Type: Loam Soil, Clay Soil, or Sandy Soil

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