{"product_id":"okra-texas-hill-country-red-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Okra Texas Hill Country Red 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Hill Country Red Okra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings a striking bronze-red harvest to the summer garden. This packet contains 200 Non-GMO heirloom seeds. The existing variety information describes vigorous plants reaching 4 to 6 feet, pods around 3 inches long, and harvest in about 70 days. Pick the pods young and often for tender okra to fry, stew, or pickle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 81%. Test Date: 3\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Texas Hill Country Red Okra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze-red okra adds color to the garden and to the harvest basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a named, open-pollinated variety for a traditional vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young pods suit frying, simmering, and pickling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The listed plants can reach 4 to 6 feet tall in suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 200 seeds across your warm-season garden plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; 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margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow a colorful crop of heirloom okra for your summer kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutritional information refers to harvested okra pods, not planting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValues:\u003c\/strong\u003e A verified variety-specific nutrient breakdown and % Daily Value figures are not available for this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutrition varies with serving size and preparation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; 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