{"product_id":"jing-orange-okra-seeds","title":"Jing Orange Okra Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eJing Orange Okra Seeds | Rare Orange Okra Variety | Heirloom Okra Seeds | Heat Tolerant Garden Vegetable\u003cbr\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet, scoop of seeds, minimum 40 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJing Orange okra is a rare and eye-catching heirloom variety known for its beautiful bright orange pods and excellent productivity in hot, humid climates. This unique okra grows vigorous plants that thrive in summer heat, producing tender, spineless pods that are perfect for fresh eating, sautéing, or adding to soups and stews. Despite its bold color, the pods cook down to a traditional green while maintaining a smooth texture and mild flavor. For best results, direct sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost, spacing plants to allow airflow and harvesting pods young for peak tenderness and continuous production. Jing Orange okra is an excellent choice for home gardeners looking to grow something both productive and visually stunning in their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow From Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 hours of full sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eLet the soil dry out a little in-between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOkra benefits from regular fertilizer. Use an all purpose organic granular fertilizer like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bf4A8s\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspoma Garden Tone\u003c\/a\u003e, so you can fertilize in small amounts, about 1\/4 cup every 3 weeks. You can easily burn plants if fertilizing this often with a synthetic fertilizer, thus why I recommend organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eGeneral guidelines recommend to start seeds indoors, 10-12 weeks before your last spring frost date and can continue until the start of summer. If you garden in a hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to plant for a fall crop. Sow 2-3 seeds, 1\/4 inch deep, in solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bvV5kg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat mats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/476qnNg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow lights\u003c\/a\u003e to speed up germination and growth. Or a much easier method is to direct sow the seeds after all danger of frost has passed in your area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pods are best harvested between 5-7 inches long for best flavor and texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFungal leaf diseases like downy mildew, black spot, and powdery mildew can sometimes be an issue especially in wet conditions. Proper plant spacing to improve air flow, not watering overhead, and pruning out excess foilage helps. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe most common pest when growing okra is aphids. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids. For more severe infestations, spray with organic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bdWehv\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einsecticidal soap\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bcsly3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e. Okra can also get whiteflies and mealybugs. Treat both pests with regular applications of spinosad. Also, use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4lsYoNA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyellow sticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e to capture adult white flies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48128532545761,"sku":"OKRA003","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/jing_orange_okra_2.jpg?v=1774384606","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/jing-orange-okra-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}