{"product_id":"ga-gombo-red-burgundy-bio","title":"Organic 'Red Burgundy' Okra","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eOrganic 'Red Burgundy' okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) from the seed company Gaia, a heirloom purple okra, productive and ornamental\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e'Red Burgundy' okra is a remarkable heirloom variety, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"257\"\u003evibrant purple stems and pods\u003c\/strong\u003e that add a decorative touch to the vegetable garden. Its vigorous plants reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e90 to 150 cm (3 to 5′)\u003c\/strong\u003e in height and produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e15 to 20 cm (6 to 8″) pods\u003c\/strong\u003e that are tender and flavorful when harvested young. When cooked, the pods take on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"539\"\u003ebeautiful purple hue\u003c\/strong\u003e , making this okra as appealing in the kitchen as it is in the garden. Highly productive, it continues to bear abundant fruit with \u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"702\"\u003efrequent and regular\u003c\/strong\u003e harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lettuce, Peas, Radish, Pepper, Tomato, Bean, Sunflower, Basil, Melon, Eggplant, Cucumber \u003cbr data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rhubarb, Garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright habit, vigorous plant\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"942\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 90 to 150 cm (3–5′)\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Purple pods 6–8″, very productive, beautiful colours, optimal tenderness when young, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Deep green with purplish hues\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet, slightly mucilaginous, purple color when cooked\u003cbr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Low, tropical plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eSoak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003efor a maximum of 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water to facilitate germination. Start the seedlings \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eindoors 6 weeks before transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e , handling the young plants carefully as their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eroots are fragile\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e Transplant outdoors when the soil is warm and all risk of frost has passed. Sow at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e1.25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e Place in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) and water regularly (level 2) to maximize production, although okra \u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003etolerates drought\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cbr data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eSpace the plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e45 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Germination takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e2 to 12 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e18 and 32 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 21 °C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e Harvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eevery 2–3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , when the pods are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eyoung and tender\u003c\/strong\u003e . Frequent harvesting stimulates a high yield.\u003cbr data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e Store the pods \u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003efor 7 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in a perforated bag or ventilated container between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e7 and 10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e • Deep- \u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003efried\u003c\/strong\u003e (tempura, okra fritters)\u003cbr data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e • In \u003cstrong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eCreole okra\u003c\/strong\u003e , stews, curries or Cajun dishes \u003cbr data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eMarinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to retain its crisp texture\u003cbr data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eQuickly stir-fried\u003c\/strong\u003e with tomatoes, garlic and spices\u003cbr data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e • As an edible decoration thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003edelicate flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Red Burgundy'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e okra is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eflavorful, productive, and visually stunning\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, perfect for both cooking and beautifying the vegetable garden. 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