Lake Valley, Okra, Red Burgundy Organic

• Seed Depth: 1/2 (13mm)
• Plant Space: 18 (46cm)
• Row Space: 36 (91cm)
• Sprouts In: 8-10 days
• Direct sow in a sunny location in late spring after the soil has completely warmed. For transplants, start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost date. Transplant seedlings outside after last frost.
• For best flavor and highest yield, pick okra every two or three days when pods reach about two to four inches long. Older pods get tough and stringy.

Lake Valley- Okra, Red Burgundy Organic

Attractive four-to-five-foot plant with green leaves. Looks great in the vegetable (or flower!) garden. Grows best in areas with hot weather. Produces tender burgundy 6-8? pods with excellent yields. Slender, pointed pods are used in soups-especially gumbo and stews. It won an All America Selections award in 1988.