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All-America Selections winner with tender, spineless pods. Essential ingredient in Southern gumbo and Louisiana cuisine. Thrives in blazing summer heat that wilts other vegetables.
Soak seeds overnight before planting. Direct sow in warm soil. Harvest pods at 2-3 inches for tenderness — they get fibrous fast. Wear gloves; plants can cause skin irritation.
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