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'Jing Orange' Okra
 
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Description: Asian variety. Plants bear 6-inch, deep reddish-orange pods.
Days To Maturity: NA
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.3 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.7 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.3 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 02/23/2021 by Coorain - An intermediate gardener

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Fulton, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Has a nice ornamental aspect, as stems are a similar color to the fruit. I enjoyed the novelty of the color in the garden and on the plate.
 
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Reviewed on 02/13/2019 by Pucky - An intermediate gardener

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Wake, North Carolina, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I purchased this variety from my local garden store noticing the unique color. The plant produced very well and survived Hurricane Mathew and Sandy. Great addition to the garden.
 
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Reviewed on 08/28/2016 by A. W. Davidson - An experienced gardener

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Marion, Indiana, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I prefer this one to the red variety I grew several years ago. Much more productive though color is closer to red than orange. Will toughen up more quickly than many of my old heirloom varieties but still reliably tender to at least 5-6 inches. My customers at market love the color, though I wish it retained it better during cooking. Not as heavy yielding as most of my green types. Very beautiful plant.
 
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