{"product_id":"okra-alabama-red-30-seeds","title":"Okra Alabama Red- 30 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Red Okra (\u003cem\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/em\u003e) Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow \u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Red Okra\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautiful Southern heirloom known for its striking \u003cstrong\u003ered stems and deep red, ribbed pods\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tender pods develop a rich burgundy-red color and are especially attractive when harvested young. This heat-loving okra is highly productive and well suited to hot summer gardens, making it an excellent choice for warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alabama Red Okra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e55–65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3–11 (grown as an annual)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red to burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Southern heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive red stems and deep red pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePods are ribbed and tender when harvested young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-loving and productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for frying, sautéing, stews, soups, and gumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful ornamental addition to the vegetable garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms particularly well in hot summer weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2–1 inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants \u003cstrong\u003e12–18 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace rows \u003cstrong\u003e24–36 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination typically occurs in \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e75–95°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoaking seeds in warm water for \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 hours before planting\u003c\/strong\u003e can help encourage faster germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow after the soil has thoroughly warmed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 60°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOkra thrives in hot weather and may slow down considerably in cool conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest pods frequently while they are young and tender, generally when they are around \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck plants every couple of days during peak production because pods can become tough and fibrous quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular harvesting encourages the plant to continue producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves when harvesting if the plant's stems and leaves cause skin irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pods may appear somewhat green when young and develop more intense red coloration as they mature. 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