{"product_id":"ga-gombo-om-152-bio","title":"Organic Okra 'OM-152'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e'OM-152' organic okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) from the seed company Gaia, a very early, compact hybrid okra with exceptional yield\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eOkra 'OM-152' is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"200\"\u003every early hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eabundant production\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"292\"\u003euniform, glossy, dark green\u003c\/strong\u003e pods measuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e4 to 5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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Versatile in the kitchen, it is suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"648\"\u003efrying, boiling, canning, and pickling\u003c\/strong\u003e , and is also perfectly suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"713\"\u003econtainer gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its compact structure and drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lettuce, Peas, Radish, Pepper, Tomato, Bean, Sunflower, Basil, Melon, Eggplant, Cucumber\u003cbr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rhubarb, Garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright, compact habit\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 90 to 120 cm (3–4′)\u003cbr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very early, compact, uniform pods 4–5″, high yield, ideal for containers, drought tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet, slightly mucilaginous pods (typical of okra) \u003cbr data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Low — tropical plant, sensitive to cold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e Soak the seeds in lukewarm water \u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003efor a maximum of 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to optimize germination. 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