Okra, Bradford Family
Product Description: (Abelmoschus esculentus) The Bradford Family Okra has been grown and saved in Sumter, South Carolina for almost as long as their famously sweet watermelon, so adding both to the collection only seemed fitting. Like its companion, this okra is widely known for its exceptional sweetness and has long been the preferred variety among locals. Open-pollinated. 40 seeds per packet.
Growing Information: Soak the seeds for 24 hours then direct-sow 4-6” apart when the soil warms after the last spring frost. Thin to 12” spacing once established. Harvest pods while they’re still young and tender. Okra loves high heat and humidity. 60 days to maturity.
How To Save Okra Seeds
Wait until the okra pods are dry and brown but before they split open. Firmly grasp the pod and pull downward to detach from the stalk. Crack open the pods to release the seeds, sort out any that are off-colored or moldy, and dry thoroughly.
Product Description: (Abelmoschus esculentus) The Bradford Family Okra has been grown and saved in Sumter, South Carolina for almost as long as their famously sweet watermelon, so adding both to the collection only seemed fitting. Like its companion, this okra is widely known for its exceptional sweetness and has long been the preferred variety among locals. Open-pollinated. 40 seeds per packet.
Growing Information: Soak the seeds for 24 hours then direct-sow 4-6” apart when the soil warms after the last spring frost. Thin to 12” spacing once established. Harvest pods while they’re still young and tender. Okra loves high heat and humidity. 60 days to maturity.
How To Save Okra Seeds
Wait until the okra pods are dry and brown but before they split open. Firmly grasp the pod and pull downward to detach from the stalk. Crack open the pods to release the seeds, sort out any that are off-colored or moldy, and dry thoroughly.
Product Description: (Abelmoschus esculentus) The Bradford Family Okra has been grown and saved in Sumter, South Carolina for almost as long as their famously sweet watermelon, so adding both to the collection only seemed fitting. Like its companion, this okra is widely known for its exceptional sweetness and has long been the preferred variety among locals. Open-pollinated. 40 seeds per packet.
Growing Information: Soak the seeds for 24 hours then direct-sow 4-6” apart when the soil warms after the last spring frost. Thin to 12” spacing once established. Harvest pods while they’re still young and tender. Okra loves high heat and humidity. 60 days to maturity.
How To Save Okra Seeds
Wait until the okra pods are dry and brown but before they split open. Firmly grasp the pod and pull downward to detach from the stalk. Crack open the pods to release the seeds, sort out any that are off-colored or moldy, and dry thoroughly.
