Okra Carmine Splendor (51 Days)

Beautiful, 5-pointed pods are deep red when small, fading to a lighter red/pink when larger. They turn a light green when cooked. Fast maturing with a mid to late summer harvest season. Attractive pink-tinted edible flower. Okra pods, leaves and flowers are edible. The seeds can be roasted and ground into a coffee substitute.

Planting Instructions
Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting out to the garden. Soak seeds overnight - this will speed up germination. Cover seeds with 1/2 in. of soil. Firm soil over seed. Keep moist but not waterlogged. To germinate maintain a soil temperature of 22°C. Seed should germinate in 7-10 days. Plants will develop better with a growing temperature of 17°C until transplanting out. Water well and fertilize lightly with Rose and Strawberry Fertilizer and Liquid Seaweed Fertilizer for strong root development. Do not transplant out till night temperatures are warm.