{"product_id":"vegetable-fiesta-blend-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-non-gmo-organically-grown-vegetable","title":"Vegetable – Fiesta Blend Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable – Fiesta Blend Okra (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiesta Blend Okra is a heat-loving annual vegetable that grows rapidly during warm summer weather and produces an abundant harvest of colourful edible pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in a warm location receiving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Okra absolutely loves sunshine and heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiesta Blend Okra (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) turns the vegetable garden into a celebration of colour!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful open-pollinated blend produces an exciting mixture of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen, creamy-white, red and orange-toned okra pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on vigorous upright plants. Because Fiesta is a blend, individual plants will produce different pod colours, creating a spectacular multicoloured harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–6 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on growing conditions, and produce beautiful hibiscus-like flowers followed by edible pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe young pods are tender with the classic mild, fresh flavour of okra. Harvest them young for the best texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiesta Blend is delicious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efried, grilled, roasted, steamed, sautéed or pickled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is fantastic in soups, curries, stews and traditional gumbo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colourful pods are especially beautiful when harvested together, making Fiesta Blend a wonderful choice for home gardeners, edible landscapes and market gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55–65 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Fiesta Blend Okra from Seed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra is a tropical, heat-loving vegetable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm soil is essential for successful germination and vigorous growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Indoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor shorter growing seasons, start seeds indoors approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 weeks before the last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor faster germination, soak seeds in warm water for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–24 hours before sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in individual pots or cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the growing medium warm, ideally around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21–32°C (70–90°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds generally germinate in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when sufficiently warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide seedlings with plenty of bright light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra does not appreciate having its roots disturbed, so handle seedlings carefully when transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall danger of frost has passed and both the weather and soil are consistently warm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before planting outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually harden seedlings off before transplanting them into their permanent location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiesta Blend can also be direct-sown outdoors once the soil has thoroughly warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace established plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–18 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 feet between rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination and while young plants establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra appreciates consistent moisture during flowering and pod production but does not like sitting in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, the plants are remarkably tolerant of summer heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Fiesta Blend frequently once pods begin developing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the most tender texture, pick pods while they are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyoung and approximately 3–4 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePods grow surprisingly quickly during hot weather, so check your plants every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during peak production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular harvesting encourages plants to continue flowering and producing additional pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf pods are allowed to become overly mature, they can become tough and fibrous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo – Cold stratification is NOT required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra is a warm-season crop and should not be cold stratified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, Fiesta Blend’s hard seed coat can benefit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoaking the seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps soften the seed coat and can encourage faster, more even germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Nutritional Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra has been valued as both a nutritious food and a plant used in traditional practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edible pods naturally contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edietary fibre and mucilage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the gel-like soluble fibre responsible for okra’s distinctive texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra also contains naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and plant compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific research has investigated okra and its naturally occurring compounds in relation to areas including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edigestive health, antioxidant activity and glucose and lipid metabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious parts of the okra plant have also been used historically in traditional medicinal practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese traditional uses and areas of scientific research should not be interpreted as evidence that okra can diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease. Fiesta Blend Okra is offered primarily as a nutritious edible vegetable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbelmoschus esculentus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fiesta Blend \/ Rainbow Fiesta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-Pollinated Okra Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–6 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePod Colours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, Creamy-White, Red \u0026amp; Orange-Toned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Harvest Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 55–65 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately ½ inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Soak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12–24 hours recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile \u0026amp; well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular moisture without waterlogging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost Tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Count: 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumbleseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50889695199397,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9870\/1221\/files\/90A2CEA4-AEA4-47B7-8839-B96B483454B8.jpg?v=1792860302","url":"https:\/\/bumbleseeds.com\/fr\/products\/vegetable-fiesta-blend-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-non-gmo-organically-grown-vegetable","provider":"Bumbleseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}