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Okra - Clemson Spineless 80
The Okra Clemson Spineless 80, 'Abelmoschus esculentus', is earlier and more productive than the All American Winner, Clemson Spineless. The Clemson Spineless 80 is easy to grow in most climates and displays pretty flowers. Okra has so many uses. It is commonly known as the thickening agent in Gumbo, but it also can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted, steamed, canned, or pickled. The crunchy and tasty pods are high in Vitamin A. Clemson Spineless 80 has straight, deep green, spineless ribbed pods. The plants grow to 4-5 foot tall. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost and when ground temperatures are warm. Okra prefers well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Once established, water when the top 1 inch of soil dries out. For best results, start plants indoors and place outside when temperatures are warmer. Harvest the Okra when they are 3 to 3. 5 inches long. If the pods mature, the plant will stop producing, so harvest daily. ... more
Bean Bush - Snap - Montpellier French The Bean Bush Montpellier French, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is a true gourmet French "filet" bean. It is featured in upscale French markets because of its exquisitely tender and delicate taste. The Montpellier French Bush Bean has 6 inch pods and should be harvested when only 1/4 inch in diameter. The Montpellier French produces longer, straighter, and darker green pods than other filet beans. If you like fresh beans, you will love Montpellier French!The Montpellier French bean is a bush type and is upright in form. It is resistant to common bean mosaic virus and anthracnose. This bush bean prefers rich, organic, well drained and warm soil. The soil must be kept evenly moist but not soggy. |
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