The Louisiana 16 inch okra pods are extra long and robust. The plant is easy is easy to grow. The pods are delicious and nutritious. The pods can be used in a variety of ways. They can be fried, eaten raw or used in cooking. Please read the following instructions carefully! Germination takes about 7 to 14 days. Please Pay Attention to the following because I found out from experience that the following steps are required to successfully germinate this particular okra seeds.Source of information:YouTube.. @growingoutthebox #shortsHow to germinate okra seeds the fastest way with some modifications. 1. Soak seeds in warm water, not hot water for 12 hours.2. Use a good seed starting mix.3. Place the radicle side of the seed on the soil making sure it makes contact with the soil. The radicle side is where there is a small root-projection on the seed.4. Cover the seeds with Perlite. This helps the seed to sprout faster. The Perlite breaks down Carbonic acid, which helps to release Oxygen to the seed.5. Water the seed/seeds thoroughly.6. Place the seed container in a tray with some water to make sure the seeds don’t dry out.7. Cover with plastic for 2 days and the remove the cover. Seeds should start germinating in about 4 days or so.Ideal temperature for germinating okra seeds is 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.Use a heat mat if necessary to maintain required temperatures. Please, please follow these steps.Thanks, from seller.