{"product_id":"ga-gombo-dwarf-lee-bio","title":"Organic 'Dwarf Lee' Okra","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e'Dwarf Lee' organic okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) from Gaia seed company, an early-maturing, productive dwarf okra ideal for container growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e 'Dwarf Lee' okra is a compact heirloom variety, perfect for small spaces and \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"265\"\u003econtainer gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e . The plants, reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eless than 90 cm (3′)\u003c\/strong\u003e , produce abundant \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e, slender, green pods 6 to 7″ long that are\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly ribbed, tender, and flavorful when harvested young. 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Its reliable production and small size make it an excellent choice for urban gardeners or anyone seeking an easy-to-grow and productive okra variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lettuce, Peas, Radish, Pepper, Tomato, Bean, Sunflower, Basil, Melon, Eggplant, Cucumber\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rhubarb, Garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eSpread\/growth\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, compact, very productive\u003cbr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : Less than 90 cm (3′)\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very early, compact, ideal for containers, 6–7″ pods, tender, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet, excellent sautéed, fried, or eaten raw when young \u003cbr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Low (tropical okra)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e Soak the seeds for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003ea maximum of 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water to improve germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e Start sowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e6 weeks before transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e , handling the young plants carefully as their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eroots are fragile\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e Transplant into open ground (or into a deep container) after all risk of frost, at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e1.25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e Place in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) and water regularly (level 2) to optimize production. \u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eSpace the plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e45 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, and the rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. 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