General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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Life cycle: |
Annual
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Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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Flower Time: |
Summer
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Uses: |
Vegetable
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Edible Parts: |
Fruit
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Eating Methods: |
Cooked
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Pollinators: |
Bees
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Miscellaneous: |
Monoecious
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Posted by
tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Sep 15, 2018 11:05 AM concerning plant:
I got seeds in one of the big Seed Swaps in fall 2016 that were labeled RED but no name. I think they were from okieheart. They did so well last summer that I saved a pod for this year's seeds. Another bumper crop of pretty plants that get up to 6'. We pick them daily at different lengths and even the 8" ones are tender. Here in south Louisiana we boil those that are 5" or less and slice and cook most past the slim stage and use fresh or frozen in many dishes including gumbo. It's noteworthy to say they don't stay red when cooked but turn green. Otherwise, they are perfect!
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