Product Review

An old favorite in the South this heirloom okra is vigorous growing 5' tall. Perkins Long pod produces a bright green pod, that is 8" long. These pods are tender and mouth watering. Perkins in the perfect type of okra for canning and in gumbos. Heirloom Perkins Long Pod Okra Seed. This heirloom okra is a heavy yielding variety that has deep green slender grooved pods, the plants grow 3'-5' tall with beautiful blooms. This okra is great for frying when picked young at 4-5", or fully mature at 7-9" for use in gumbos, soups, and stews. Very Productive.Okra is surprisingly nutritious. Just half a cup provides 20% of your daily value for vitamin C and calcium. Okra is also a good source of magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium and more. Zones 3-10 All seeds are packaged and for the current growing season. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER SEED LISTINGS