50 Red Burgundy Okra Vegetable Seeds

• You will get 50 Seeds of Red Burgundy Okra Vegetable Seeds.
• Red okra are torpedo shaped and two to seven inches long. Offering a unique flavor and texture, the fresh taste is somewhere between eggplant and asparagus. When cooked, however, the red color disappears and the pods turn green. Raw red okra adds a colorful touch.
• Okra provides a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folacin and other B vitamins plus magnesium, potassium and calcium. It is fat-free, saturated-fat-free, cholesterol-free and low in calories. A substantial source of dietary fiber, okra provides over five grams per three and one-half ounce serving. The extra folate supplied by this vegetable is beneficial to pregnant women.
• Okra may be microwaved, blanched, boiled, steamed, deep-fried, braised or sautéed. Blending well with a variety of vegetables, tomatoes, corn and peppers are favorite medley partners. Do not wash until ready to prepare as water causes pods to become slimy. Do not cook in aluminum or cast iron as okra will turn dark.
• How to Sow.
• 1. Sow okra seeds in full sun and average, well-worked soil after danger of frost. Before planting the seeds, soak them overnight to encourage faster germination.
• 2. Grow okra in a different place every year to avoid problems with pests and diseases.
• 3. Plant 3-4 seeds every 12 inches in rows 36 inches apart. Cover with 1 inch of fine soil. Keep them 80-90 degrees F until Germination. Thin to the strongest plant by cutting off the rest.
• 4. Seedlings should emerge in 14-21 days.
• How to grow.
• When the seedling reach a height 4 inches, apply mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds. Keep the plants moist during dry weather. In cooler climates, it may be necessary to apply black plastic or provide row covers for adequate heat.
• Harvesting.
• Red Burgundy stays tender at its full length, and can be harvest at any length up to 7 inches.