Description: NON-GMOMade in the USA These Hill Country Red okra seeds are the perfect addition to your garden, heirloom and open pollinated. 25 seeds. Pods stay tender to 6 inches longRed-tinged pods and showy flowersOpen-pollinated, heirloom varietyTexas heirloom grows to 6' tall, produces pods until frost as long as you keep harvesting. Fat pods stay tender to 6" length. It's beautiful with red-orange coloring and showy flowers. Give this one a try to experience the good old-fashioned okra flavor that many okra-lovers prefer. This variety works for frying, pickling, soup, and baking. Okra has a reputation for being slimy but when cooked properly it is a delicious addition to your summertime meals. Chop your okra into 1/2 in. pieces, dip in buttermilk, coat in flour and cornmeal mixture, fry and drain it for a crispy treat. My great grandma, grandma, and my mom have all made this for me in some sort of fashion. Tasty for sure. Don't miss out on spicym pickled okra with hot peppers and garlic either, ENJOY! Easy to grow and ready to bear heavily, this is a fine selection for the busy gardener! Okra is used as the thickening agent in Cajun gumbo, but it also can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted, steamed, canned, or pickled. Use dried pods in flower arrangements! Okra has attractive, edible flowers. This particular okra is an heirloom variety that is open-pollinated, making it an excellent choice for those who want to produce their own seed. It is also easy to grow, making it a great option for beginners. The plant is most suited for outdoor cultivation, and it thrives in sub-tropical, dry, tropical, and dry warm summertime climates. It grows best in clay, sand, silt, loam, and fertile soils, and it needs daily moderate to heavy watering. It requires full sun or partial shade and is most suitable for south-facing aspects. This okra is available in the spring, summer, and fall, making it a perfect choice for any season of interest. Please see my other listings and my store for more great varieties and thank you!
Price: 2.99 USD
Location: Reno, Nevada
End Time: 2024-08-09T16:36:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: DRY, WARM, SUMMERTIME, Dry, Sub-tropical, Tropical
Common Name: okra
Color: Green, Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Vegetable Type: various
Aspect: South-facing
Soil Type: FERTILE, Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt
Brand: Frontier Seeds
Season of Interest: Fall, SPRING SUMMER
Soil pH: VARIES
Watering: DAILY MODERATE TO HEAY
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Genus: Abelmoschus esculentus
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Style: HEIRLOOM NON-GMO DELICIOUS!
Features: Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
