{"title":"Okra","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"okra-clemsons-spineless-444","title":"Okra Clemsons Spineless Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClemson Spineless is one of the world's most popular okra varieties, prized for its reliable performance, prolific yields and exceptional eating quality. Producing uniform, dark green pods on vigorous plants, this classic heirloom has been a favourite among home gardeners and market growers for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, the pods are virtually spineless, making harvesting and preparation far more comfortable than many traditional okra varieties. The slender, tender pods are best picked when they reach 7–8 cm in length, delivering excellent flavour and texture for frying, stewing, gumbo, soups and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly productive and easy to grow, Clemson Spineless thrives in hot weather and rewards gardeners with continuous harvests throughout the growing season. Its dependable growth, fine quality pods and heavy yields have made it the benchmark variety against which many other okras are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 16 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: September to March\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: October to January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to early summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 15–20 mm deep directly into warm, fertile soil once all danger of frost has passed. For faster germination, soak seed overnight before planting. Space plants 40–60 cm apart in rows 75–100 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment and throughout dry periods. Harvest pods frequently while young and tender at 7–8 cm long to encourage continuous flowering and heavy production. Plants typically reach maturity in approximately 80 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375833960666,"sku":"prefix_681c1f718cfbc6.31528102","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375833993434,"sku":"prefix_681c1f718cfc10.62419880","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46375834026202,"sku":"prefix_681c1f718cfc46.83032407","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/okra.jpg?v=1761013977"},{"product_id":"okra-burgundy-803","title":"Okra Burgundy Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Okra is a striking heirloom variety producing deep red pods that add exceptional colour and interest to the vegetable garden. The richly coloured pods contrast beautifully against the green foliage, making this variety as ornamental as it is productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tender red pods retain much of their attractive colour after cooking and processing, making them a standout choice for fresh use, pickling, preserving and traditional okra dishes. Plants are bushy, vigorous and typically reach around 1 metre in height, producing generous harvests throughout the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with many okra varieties, Burgundy shows good tolerance to cooler conditions, allowing gardeners in milder climates to enjoy successful crops over a longer season. Fast growing and reliable, it reaches harvest maturity in approximately 55–65 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 18 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: September to March\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: October to January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to early summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 15–20 mm deep directly into warm, well-prepared soil once the danger of frost has passed. For improved germination, soak seed overnight before planting. Space plants 40–60 cm apart in rows 75–100 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment and harvest pods frequently while young and tender to encourage continued production. Plants will continue producing heavily throughout the growing season when picked regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649673187546,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Okra_Burgundy.jpg?v=1784854185"},{"product_id":"okra-star-of-david-976","title":"Okra Star Of David Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar Of David is a distinctive old heirloom Okra producing exceptionally thick, deeply ribbed green pods that can reach approximately 15 cm long. Slice a pod crossways and its pronounced ribs form the star-shaped cross-section that gives this variety its memorable name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best eating quality, harvest the pods young at around 7 cm long, while they are still tender and before the fibres begin to toughen. The substantial pods have excellent flavour and are delicious fried, grilled, roasted, pickled or added to curries, soups and stews. Okra is particularly famous as an ingredient in gumbo, where its natural mucilage helps thicken the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are impressive in their own right, growing up to approximately 2 m tall with attractive foliage marked by purple veins and large hibiscus-like flowers. Okra belongs to the mallow family, alongside hibiscus, rosella and cotton, and its ornamental flowers make it a handsome addition to productive gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra has ancient origins in Africa, with Ethiopia and the surrounding region frequently associated with its early history. From Africa it spread through the Middle East, India and the Mediterranean before becoming an important vegetable throughout tropical and subtropical cuisines around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true warm-season crop, Star Of David thrives in heat and full sun. 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Producing large, tender pods that remain flavourful and succulent even when allowed to grow beyond the size at which most okra becomes tough, this variety has earned a loyal following among gardeners and cooks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Germany and brought to the United States before World War II, the seed was reportedly smuggled inside a camera by a German immigrant. The variety was later rediscovered growing wild on the property of renowned organic gardening pioneer Malcolm Beck in San Antonio, Texas, who helped preserve and share it with future generations. Also known as \"Snapping Okra\" for the distinctive snap made when harvesting fresh pods, it has become celebrated for its productivity, resilience and outstanding eating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous plants can reach up to 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall and thrive in hot, sunny conditions. The large pods are excellent for frying, stewing, pickling, gumbo and a wide range of traditional okra dishes. Combining fascinating history with exceptional garden performance, Beck's Big Buck Horn is a standout addition to any vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 18 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: September to March\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: October to January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to early summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 15–20 mm deep directly into warm, well-prepared soil once temperatures have consistently warmed. For faster germination, soak seed overnight before planting. Space plants 40–60 cm apart in rows 75–100 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment, then deeply during dry periods. Harvest pods frequently while young and tender to encourage continued production, although this variety remains tender at a larger size than most okra. Regular picking will keep plants productive throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649658867930,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Okra_BecksBigBuckHorn2.jpg?v=1771466102"},{"product_id":"okra-emerald-seeds","title":"Okra Emerald Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald is a classic American Okra producing smooth, straight, deep green pods with excellent tenderness and uniformity. Developed in the United States in the 1950s by the Campbell Soup Company, it was selected specifically for reliable yields, consistent pod shape and good eating quality for commercial processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smooth, spineless pods are particularly pleasant to harvest and handle. For the best texture, pick them young at approximately 7–10 cm long, before the pods begin to toughen. Emerald holds its texture well during cooking and is excellent fried, grilled, roasted or pickled, or added to curries, soups and stews. Okra is also famous as an ingredient in gumbo, where its natural mucilage acts as a thickener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra has ancient origins in Africa, with Ethiopia and the surrounding region frequently associated with its early history. 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The colouring continues through the plant, with attractive reddish stems and veins making this a particularly ornamental addition to the summer vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pods are best harvested young, at approximately 7–10 cm long, while they remain tender and succulent. They have a mild, pleasant flavour and substantial texture, making them excellent fried, grilled, roasted or pickled, or added to curries, soups, stews and gumbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHill Country Red is an old variety associated with the Texas Hill Country in the United States. Its combination of striking colour, heat tolerance and productive growth reflects the kind of locally adapted vegetable variety maintained through generations of home gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkra itself has ancient origins in Africa, with Ethiopia and the surrounding region frequently associated with its early history. 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