{"product_id":"ga-gombo-annie-oakley-bio","title":"Organic 'Annie Oakley' Okra","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eOrganic 'Annie Oakley' okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) from Gaia seed company, a compact okra, very productive and perfectly adapted to heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e'Annie Oakley OP' okra is a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eopen-pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e variety prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eabundant production\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"326\"\u003euniform, tender, thornless green\u003c\/strong\u003e pods. Its compact yet vigorous plant, growing \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e90–150 cm (3–5′)\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, is well-suited to large gardens, smaller spaces, and container growing. 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Its versatile pods are suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"694\"\u003efrying\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"711\"\u003epickling\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"726\"\u003esoups\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"743\"\u003estews\u003c\/strong\u003e , and traditional Cajun dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lettuce, Peas, Radish, Pepper, Tomato, Bean, Sunflower, Basil, Melon, Eggplant, Cucumber\u003cbr data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rhubarb, Garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Compact but vigorous growth habit\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 90 to 150 cm (3–5′)\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Thornless, very productive, compact, heat\/drought tolerant, uniform pods, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet, excellent for frying or simmering \u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Low (tropical plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e Soak the seeds for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003ea maximum of 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water to optimize germination. 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