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Okra Seed 'Mammoth'
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Okra Seed 'Mammoth'

Abelmoschus esculentus 'Mammoth'

1 or more £2.60 each

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Supplied as a packet of approximately 35 seeds.

Also known as 'Ladies Fingers' and 'Gumbo', Okra is closely related to Cotton and Hibiscus and was first cultivated by the Egyptians in the 12th Century BC.

It is grown for its immature seed pods which are used in soups, stews and of course curries - but can also be steamed or fried.

Pods are virtually spineless.

Being quite tender this is best grown under protection, though may fair well in a warm sheltered spot outside.

Sow under protection in pots from March to April and germinate in a temperature of 70° - 85°F (21° - 29°F).
When seed leaves are developed pot on into 3½" (9 cm) pots or similar and grow on at a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Pot on into 12 litre pots or plant out into the greenhouse or border soil when approximately 6" (15 cm) tall.
If growing outside pot up or plant out after the fear of frost and after hardening off the plants.
If growing in the border soil plant approximately 18" (45 cm) apart.

Top Tips
Whilst Okra tolerates dry conditions well, keeping the plants just moist at all times will increase yield.
Pods are best harvested by cutting off with a knife or secateurs when between 2" - 4" (5 - 10 cm) in length.
Cut regularly to keep plants productive and do not allow pods to get to large as they will become tough and stringy.
Okra plants have short hairs that are a skin irritant to some people so wear gloves and long sleeve tops when harvesting or attending to the plants.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 35 seeds.

For a little more in depth information on Okra Seed 'Mammoth' you may find the following article of great use...
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Okra Seed 'Mammoth'

Prices for this product - 1 or more £2.60 each
This Product may be purchased in units of 1; the minimum quantity of this product you may purchase is 1.

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