Snow Pea – 150 Seeds – Garden Seeds – Easy Cultivation – Flat Pods

Main Features: Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus German Name: Okra, Lady's Finger Type: Annual vegetable Number of Seeds: 35 Sowing Time: April to May (under cover) or May-June outdoors, after the last frosts Maturity: 50 to 70 days after sowing Height: 100–150 cm Location: Full sun Hardiness: Not hardy (freezes in winter), requires a minimum temperature of 15–18°C to germinate Description: Okra, also known as lady's finger, is a tropical vegetable prized for its long green pods. It is commonly used in Caribbean, African, and Asian cuisine, especially for soups, stews, and stir-fries. Cultivation is ideal for sunny gardens. Uses: Fresh eating in stir-fries, soups (gumbo), or stews Harvest young pods for a tender texture Can be preserved by drying or freezing Sowing and Cultivation: Sowing: Time: Sow in pots under cover (greenhouse, conservatory) in April-May or directly outdoors in May-June when temperatures reach at least 15–18°C. Depth: Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep. Spacing: Prick out or thin to 50–60 cm spacing between plants, row spacing 60–80 cm. Germination: Germination takes 7 to 14 days at a soil temperature between 20 and 25°C. Soaking seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours before sowing can speed up germination. Cultivation: Soil: Rich in organic matter, light, and well-drained. Okra tolerates dry soils once well established. Watering: Regular at the beginning of cultivation. In summer, generous but less frequent watering promotes good root development. Fertilization: Incorporate compost or a potassium-rich fertilizer before planting. Care: Lightly hill up the plants to stabilize them. Remove weeds regularly. Harvest: Time: Harvest 50 to 70 days after sowing, when the pods are 5–10 cm long and still tender. Method: Cut the pods every 2–3 days with pruning shears or a knife. Regular harvesting stimulates production. Caution: Do not let the pods grow too long; they become fibrous and less pleasant in taste. Tips: Once established, okra tolerates heat and drought well. In regions with short summers, pre-cultivation under cover is recommended to ensure good ripening. Packaging: 35 seeds.