Okra Seeds

Vegetable Seeds
Originally from Africa, okra runs in the blood of many Southerners for whom summer is not complete without a plate of gumbo, lightly battered fried okra or a side of pickled pods. The stunning plants belong to the mallow family with the relation to hibiscus readily apparent by the flowers, so be sure to make ornamental plantings in addition to those marked for harvest. For best yields pick every other day during the season but special care should be taken when harvesting because it can irritate the skin of some gardeners. Nutrients: vitamins B6, C, and K, folate, calcium, manganese.

Companions: beets, carrots, dill, lettuce, onions, spinach, tomatoes, nasturtium, cilantro. Antagonists: None known.
 

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Okra Seeds - Emerald

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. An all-purpose variety, it's especially perfect for soups and stews when large, as determined by no less than the Campbell's Soup Co which introduced this variety in...

Okra Seeds - Granddaddy's

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. Originally said to be from Mr. Rex Eubanks of Whitney, TX whose family had stewarded the variety for over four generations. Found growing in the garden of...

Okra Seeds - Mayan

Abelmoschus spp. HEIRLOOM - was originally collected from an elderly Mayan man in Belize by David Johansen, a grower for Baker Creek. Chris Smith of The Utopian Seed Project grew...

Okra Seeds - Hill Country Red

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. Plump, squat pods are bright green with red tips. Full, delicious flavor and great for pickling. Lovely red-stemmed, green leaf plants grow 4-6', produce well, and are drought...

Okra Seeds - Aunt Hettie's Red

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. This very rare Tennessee heirloom produces plump, glossy pods with a bright burgundy finish. Plants grow to 4-5’ high and are very ornamental. Pods are tender and...

Okra Seeds - Star of David

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. Star of David okra, also known as Old Fashioned, produces fat, short pods with deep ridges that give them a star shape when cut in cross section....

Okra Seeds - Bradford Family

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. Known most recently for their Bradford Watermelon, another wonderful family heirloom has been quietly hiding on the farm just out of eyesight from the public. The Bradford...

Okra Seeds - Langston Longhorn

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. Originally said to be from DeQuincy, LA, this variety made its way to Mr. Lawrence Langston of Dripping Springs, TX, who later shared it with the Seed...

Okra Seeds - White Velvet

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM. Now very rare, this heavy producer of long, pale, velvety pods was once a favorite in the Southern states, especially Alabama. Spineless pods are ideal for pickling...

Okra Seeds - Bartley

Abelmoschus esculentus HEIRLOOM - An Arkansas heirloom from Hollis, AR. Original seed stock came from the Southern Seed Legacy. Excellent production and great flavor. 4-6′ green stemmed plants with red...

Okra Seeds - Jing Orange, ORGANIC

Abelmoschus esculentus ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Striking red-orange pods make this Asian heirloom a true standout! This may be the only okra you'll ever want to grow again because of its heavy...

Okra Seeds - Kibler Family

Expected to be back in stock by May Abelmoschus esculentus Heirloom -Has been grown by the Kibler and Kinard families of Prosperity, SC for many generations. This was the only...