{"product_id":"okra-emerald-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Okra Emerald 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eEmerald Okra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heat-loving heirloom for gardeners who enjoy fresh summer harvests and hearty Southern cooking. Plants reach approximately 5–6 feet tall and produce dark green, tapered, rounded pods that can grow 6–8 inches long. Harvest young at about 3–4 inches for tenderness. Allow approximately 60 days to harvest, depending on growing conditions. This packet contains 200 non-GMO heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/25. OME.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 50%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Emerald Okra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductive summer plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall plants provide repeated harvests when warmth, moisture, and frequent picking support growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpineless pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth pods make kitchen preparation convenient, although plant hairs can still irritate sensitive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender pods suit soups, gumbo, skillet dishes, roasting, and frying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated seed offers seed-saving possibilities when plants are appropriately isolated to maintain variety purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-loving growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful crop for sunny summer gardens, including long Southern growing seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide at least 6–8 hours of direct sun daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose fertile, well-drained ground and incorporate compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to at least 65–70°F. An overnight soak can help soften the seed coat. Sow about 1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 18–24 inches between plants and approximately 3 feet between rows for airflow and harvesting access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply during establishment and dry spells, keeping moisture consistent without saturating the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow a soil test or fertilizer label. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leaves at the expense of pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake tall plants if wind or heavy growth causes leaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants frequently and cut pods at about 3–4 inches. Remove oversized tough pods to keep plants productive. Wear gloves if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkillet cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine sliced young pods with tomatoes, onion, and garlic for a simple garden side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGumbo and soups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sliced okra contributes flavor and natural thickening to simmered dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry pods well, toss with oil, and roast in a single layer until tender with browned edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coat young sliced pods in seasoned cornmeal for classic Southern-style fried okra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use tested freezing, pickling, or pressure-canning directions appropriate to the preparation. Do not improvise shelf-stable canning recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee173a; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Emerald Okra Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee173a; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGrow a summer harvest of tender green pods for fresh garden-to-table meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExisting listing reference for 100 grams raw harvested okra, approximately 1 cup sliced. These are general produce values, not a variety-specific analysis or values for planting seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.9 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.2 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutrient amounts vary with growing conditions and preparation. Recipe additions change the nutritional content of the finished dish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yield, height, pod size, and days to harvest vary with climate and growing practices. Pick young pods for tenderness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a frost-sensitive warm-season annual. Use local frost dates, soil warmth, and season length to plan sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eSouthern Emerald Okra and Tomato Skillet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake this side dish with harvested okra from your garden, not the planting seeds in this packet. Serves 4. Preparation: 10 minutes. Cooking: 20–25 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound tender Emerald okra, rinsed, dried, trimmed, and cut into ½-inch rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 medium onion, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes with their juices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ teaspoon smoked paprika\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon ground black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 tablespoons water, only if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd sliced okra and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in tomatoes and their juices, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender. Add a little water if the skillet becomes dry. Taste and adjust seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe warm as a vegetable side or spoon over cooked rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a small pinch of cayenne for heat. Use young pods and avoid overcooking for the best texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if the temperature is above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days and reheat thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46959438397697,"sku":"48779TLM ca","price":3.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/okra-emerald-cutting-board.png?v=1792611282","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/products\/okra-emerald-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}