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2019 Special Garden Project Carmine Splendor Okra Outrageous Okra  Okra Pods, Leaves, and Flowers Are Edible 2019 Special Garden Project Carmine Splendor Okra Outrageous Okra Okra pods, leaves, and flowers are edible. The Warm soils allows the okra seeds and plants to grow seeds can be roasted and ground into a coffee rapidly. Cold, wet soils will cause seeds to rot. substitute. Okra produce Mature okra can be used to make rope and unique seed paper. pods that Cooked okra can produce a unique look like long mucilaginous juice (goo) that is used to thicken fingers. This Creole gumbo. helped give it the common A Touch of History name of Ladies’ Fingers. Many plants were found growing here The seed pods can be eaten fresh or allowed to get over- when Columbus mature and dry to be used in floral arrangements. discovered North America. We call these Where to plant? native plants. The okra plant will produce the most pods when placed in full sun. This is an area that will receive 6-8 hours or Okra is an introduced more of direct sunlight a day. It will tolerate partial plant to North America. It originates from West Africa, sunlight conditions, but it won’t produce as well. Ethiopia, and southern Asia. Okra will do best in fertile, well-drained soil. Make sure Okra’s Family to leave enough room for the plants to grow. The more Plants are crowded the plants are, the more they will grow grouped into together and compete for sunlight. families. Okra, hollyhock, cotton, To prepare the soil, spade 6 to 8 inches deep; then work and hibiscus are in about a two inch layer of organic matter. Organic all related. They matter is good for all soil types. It helps sandy soils hold are in the same water better. In clay soils, it improves drainage so excess plant family water drains away quicker and oxygen is then available called to roots. Roots need oxygen to grow and function. Malvaceae. Organic matter also adds nutrients to soil as it decomposes. It’s important to know which plants are related because they sometimes have the same disease and insect Compost and manure are examples of organic matter. problems. Do not use fresh manure in spring. It can burn seedlings or cause some plants to grow lots of leaves or stems. Okra Planting Basics Manure is best added in the fall. Okra is a warm season crop. They are planted directly in the ground after the last frost date and when soils are warm, usually in late May or early June. Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United Sates Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture. © 2016 How to Plant Okra Weeding: Seed Success: Weeds steal water Okra seeds have an extremely hard seed coat. Seeds can and nutrients from take up to 3 weeks to germinate, or sprout. Soaking the plants, causing them seeds can help them to germinate quicker. The seed coat to grow slower. can be softened by soaking the seeds in water, Control weeds when buttermilk, or a weak vinegar solution for 24 hours. You they’re small by can also carefully scratch the seed coat with a file, but be hoeing, hand-pulling careful not to go too deep. or mulching. Do not hoe too close near okra stems or too deep near the roots, because this may cause damage to Direct Seeding: the plants. Two weeks after frost has passed and soils are about 65- 70 degrees Fahrenheit, plant the seeds about 4-6” apart Fertilizing: and cover lightly with 1/2” of soil. After the plants are 4” Okra may need more fertilizer than other vegetable tall, thin them to 12-18” between plants. The spacing crops to ensure constant pod set. Additional fertilizer between the plants allows the plants to receive enough may not be needed if they were planted in soils that had sunlight. added organic matter. If you do fertilize, use a well- rounded, water-based fertilizer once when the plants are 6-8” tall and again on a regular basis when the plants Basics of Okra Care begin to bloom. Watering: Okra can tolerate dry, hot conditions. Pinching: Watering is really important Okra can be pinched backed to help promote branching during flowering and pod and to keep the plants from getting too tall. When the development. It will need plants are 24” tall, remove the newest growth at the top. about 1 inch of water a week. Try to keep the soil just moist. Common Okra Problems At each watering, moisten the soil Aphids- are tiny insects that have piercing-sucking about 6-8” deep. Let the soil dry out mouthparts. They come in a wide range of colors from slightly between waterings. Do not overwater. This green, to yellow, and even a reddish color. Some aphids decreases the soil oxygen, which roots need to grow have wings and/or a set of little ‘tail pipes’ called steadily. cornicles out their back end. They suck out the plant juices and leave a mottled, blotchy appearance to the If you use a sprinkler to water the garden, try to water in leaves. If the infestation is large enough, they can also the morning. This will allow the leaves to dry off cause the leaves to look puckered or ruffled. throughout the day and decrease the possibility of disease. Japanese Beetles- are copper colored beetles Mulching: that devour certain After the seeds begin to emerge, place a 2-3” layer of plants, including okra. mulch around okra to conserve moisture, keep soil The leaves will have a temperatures cooler, and reduce weeds. This will help lacey appearance to roots to grow quickly and steadily. them when eaten by Japanese Beetles. Mulch should not touch plant stems. Use dried brown Squish the adult beetles when they are seen or consider grass clippings or shredded wood. Do not use green grass using an insecticide labeled for use in the vegetable clippings as they can “heat up” and damage plants. Too garden to prevent damage from happening. Pay close deep of mulch can make soils water logged and lack attention the pre-harvest interval, the time from when oxygen, or attract insects and slugs. the product is applied to when it is safe to pick and use the vegetable. Fill out the Special Garden Project Evaluation at: https://go.unl.edu/carminesplendorokra 3. Serve over the rice and beans Harvest & Using Okra Exhibiting Tips Harvesting Okra State Fair Special Garden Project Educational Exhibit Harvest regularly. Start Class G-775-001. Youth must be enrolled in the Carmine picking the pods when they Splendor Okra 2018 Special Garden Project to exhibit. are 2-3” in length- which The educational exhibit is based on what was learned takes about 5 days from from the project. Present information on a poster 14” X flowering. As the pods get 22” or in a clear plastic report cover. The 4-H member’s larger, they get tough and name, age, full address, and county must be on the back more fibrous. Use pruners of the poster or report cover. to cut the pods off of the stem. If a pod gets too State Fair Special Garden Project Fresh Cut Vegetables large, remove it and toss in or Harvested Vegetables ClassG-775-002. Youth must the compost pile so the plant continues to produce. be enrolled in the Carmine Splendor Okra 2018 Special Continue to harvest every 3-5 days up until frost. Okra is Garden Project to exhibit. The current years’ Special really sensitive to frost. Garden Project fresh cut vegetables or harvested vegetables should be entered in this class. Consider wearing long sleeves and gloves when picking okra. When the okra plant contacts the skin, it can cause Bring 5 pods following the guidelines in the a burning or itching sensation in some people. publication ‘Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit’ 4H226 (revised 2013) Storing Okra (https://unl.box.com/s/furtnwsowb23e7nx953n53f2ip Okra doesn’t have a long shelf life. Store unwashed okra q3dj5y). The desirable traits the judge is looking for in a paper bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If kept are 2-4” long pods that are at the same maturity and too long, it will become slimy and moldy. uniform in size. Avoid selecting pods that are damaged by insects, misshapen, or over-mature. Using Okra Rinse okra before preparing. The more okra is cut, the Carmine Splendor Okra slimier it will become. Fresh okra can be steamed, boiled, pickled, grilled, sautéed, or deep fried. Okra pods can also be frozen to be used at a later date. The leaves can be cooked like spinach. The flowers make an edible garnish or can be stuffed and deep fried. Okra Recipes Okra with Rice and Beans Ingredients: 1 tsp sesame oil ½ c. chopped onions 2 c. chopped tomatoes *Photo courtesy of Johnny’s Select Seeds 1 c. sliced okra Carmine Splendor Okra is as unique as it is tasty. This 2 cloves garlic, chopped plant is high yielding and produces uniform, red pods. ½ c. vegetable broth The stout 5-pointed pods are deep red when small and at 2 c. brown rice, cooked the best eating quality. The tropical-looking, pinkish 1 c. black beans, canned flowers are also edible and have a sweet, mild flavor. The mature seed pods also give a fun twist for winter Preparation: interest in a container.
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