{"product_id":"bowling-red-okra","title":"Bowling Red Okra","description":"\u003cp\u003eBowling Red Okra seeds — a stunning heirloom variety that brings bold color and exceptional flavor to your garden and table. Deep burgundy-red pods stand out beautifully against lush green foliage, making this okra as ornamental as it is productive. The tender pods have a rich, earthy flavor perfect for frying, pickling, stewing, or adding to gumbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Southern garden staple with a dramatic twist, Bowling Red Okra thrives in the heat and rewards you with a generous harvest all season long. Once you grow it, you'll never go back to plain green okra!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost when soil temperature reaches 65–70°F (18–21°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/2 to 1 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds in water for 8–12 hours before planting to speed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 75–90°F (24–32°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (8+ hours per day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, fertile soil (pH 6.0–6.8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–65 days from planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick pods when 3–4 inches long for best tenderness; harvest every 2–3 days to keep plants producing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Wear gloves when harvesting — okra plants can be slightly prickly. The more you pick, the more it produces!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48239018836182,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/bowling-red-okra-in-a-bowl.png?v=1778458310","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/bowling-red-okra","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}