{"product_id":"okra-4-seedlings-per-pot","title":"Okra","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewonderfully productive, heat-loving summer vegetable, producing tender green pods used in cuisines around the world. Each pot contains four seedlings, ready to grow into individual plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I Grow It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love growing ingredients that aren't always easy to find fresh, and okra is one of those vegetables that deserves more attention in the kitchen. It's productive in the right conditions, interesting to grow, and its beautiful hibiscus-like flowers are an added bonus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra is a staple in Indian, African, Caribbean and Southern American cooking. It's wonderful in bhindi masala, curries, gumbo and tomato-based stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe young pods can also be roasted, grilled or quickly sautéed with spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra naturally releases a thickening substance when cooked, which is particularly useful in soups and stews. For a less slippery texture, try roasting or cooking the pods quickly over high heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest while the pods are young and tender, before they become fibrous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra loves warmth, sunshine and a long growing season. Given the right conditions, it develops into an attractive upright plant with large leaves, beautiful pale flowers and a succession of edible pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn warmer parts of Aotearoa, it can be a rewarding summer crop. In cooler areas, a greenhouse or particularly warm, sheltered position may give better results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular harvesting encourages continued pod production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, warm and sheltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wait until the soil is thoroughly warm and frost risk has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 40–60 cm between plants, depending on variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly, especially during establishment and flowering, but avoid waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compost and a balanced vegetable fertiliser as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick pods frequently while young, generally around 5–10 cm long, depending on variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne pot containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour healthy okra seedlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for $5.00.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are four individual plants, not a clump intended to grow together. 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