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'Carmine Splendor' Okra

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Description:	Abelmoschus esculentus. Hybrid. Red okra. Uniform and high yielding plant. Stout 5-pointed pods are deep red when small, fading to a lighter red/pink when larger. Mid- to late-summer harvest season. Fast maturing, stalky, upright plants. Attractive pink-tinted edible flower. Deep-fry flowers or eat them stuffed, or use fresh as a garnish. Sweet and mild flavor. About 51 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity:	51
Seed Sources:	Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2019

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Overall: (4.0 Stars) Taste: (4.0 Stars) Yield: (4.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (4.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 10/16/2021 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Richmond, Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
An excellent red okra, but not as tasty. tender or prolific as its sister Candle Fire.

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