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Cajun Jewel Okra

Cajun Jewel Okra is a dwarf heirloom strain – good yields of spineless dark green fruits with quick production. Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 40 seeds (2.5 grams), OG

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Cajun Jewel Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is an exceptionally fast, dwarf heirloom originally introduced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in the late 1980s. Produces plump green pods about 6-8 inches long in a little over 60 days when seeds are sown in ideal soil and climate conditions. A great variety for climates with shorter summers. 

Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Cajun Jewel Okra
Scientific Name:
Abelmoschus esculentus
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), and Early Summer (Jun 21 - Jul 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/2 - 3/4 in.
Days to Sprout:
3-7
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
85-95
Plant Spacing:
12-18 in.
Plant Height:
3 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
55

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