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(Abelmoschus esculentus) 30-75 seeds per packet. This African native and staple of the Deep South really thrives on heat! Soaking seeds for 24 hours before planting greatly improves germination. Direct-seed when soil is warm (2 weeks after last frost date). Or, start in containers 2-4 weeks before setting out. Plants thrive in rich, moist soil in full sun, but often do surprisingly well in drier or poorer soils. Harvest the pods daily during hot weather, as they grow very quickly past the stage of prime eating. The juicy seeds of slightly over-mature pods are a refreshing snack, and some people use the prickly leaves as greens!
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PITRE'S SHORT BUSH RED COWHORN
New!
Exciting dwarf red cowhorn okra! This variety was given to
our friend, Kurt Bridges, about 18 years ago by one of his
patients, who has been growing this unique okra for many
years. It is believed that this okra may have been brought
to Louisiana by African slaves, and then grown for generations
in St. Landry parish. The plants average about 3’ tall and
spread some, and produce many giant 12” fluted red pods
that have some green on the part of the pod that does not
receive much sunshine.
Item Code: OK129
Out of Stock
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