{"product_id":"ga-gombo-cajun-jewel-bio","title":"Organic 'Cajun Jewel' Okra","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"149\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eOrganic 'Cajun Jewel' okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) from the seed company Gaia, an early-maturing dwarf okra, flavorful and perfectly suited to cool climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e'Cajun Jewel' okra is a heritage variety prized for its ability to \u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eadapt well to cooler climates\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"342\"\u003enortheastern\u003c\/strong\u003e gardeners. Compact yet vigorous, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"397\"\u003ethornless dwarf\u003c\/strong\u003e okra grows to \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e120–150 cm (4–5′)\u003c\/strong\u003e and produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"479\"\u003etender, flavorful, uniform 7″ pods\u003c\/strong\u003e very early in the season. Resilient, drought-tolerant, and highly productive when harvested frequently, it offers excellent culinary quality in a wide range of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lettuce, Peas, Radish, Pepper, Tomato, Bean, Sunflower, Basil, Melon, Eggplant, Cucumber\u003cbr data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rhubarb, Garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, compact, thornless\u003cbr data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"904\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 120 to 150 cm (4–5′)\u003cbr data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very early, dwarf, tender, adapted to cool climates, 7\" pods, thornless, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Deep green\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet, excellent for frying, stir-fries, marinades\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average for okra, but not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eSoak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003efor a maximum of 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water for optimal germination. 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