Product Review

heirloom okra dates back to around the civil war. It has a twisted shape that resembles a cows horn. These large pods can reach 14" and still stay crunchy, meaty and flavorful. Cow's horn still has that true okra flavor that has been bred out of many okra. heirloom okra dates back to around the civil war. It has a twisted shape that resembles a cows horn. These large pods can reach 14" and still stay crunchy, meaty and flavorful. Cow's horn still has that true okra flavor that has been bred out of many okra. This is the reason heirlooms are so popular these days. People are tired of tasteless food. Best picked when 6-7" for fried okra. Longer pods are perfect for gumbo. 55 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Plant produces high yields of 14" long green okra.