NON-GMO Perkins Long Pod Okra Seeds Heirloom Open Pollinated Easy to Grows huge!
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Climate | DRY, WARM, SUMMERTIME |
| Common Name | okra |
| Color | Green |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Vegetable Type | various |
| Aspect | South-facing |
| Soil Type | FERTILE |
| Brand | Frontier Seeds |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Soil PH | VARIES |
| Watering | DAILY MODERATE TO HEAY |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Genus | Abelmoschus esculentus |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Features | Open-Pollinating |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
These NON-GMO Perkins Long Pod okra seeds are the perfect addition to your garden, heirloom and open pollinated. 25 seeds. Perkins Long Pod Okra is an old Southern heirloom that grows long and tall! This variety will grow to be to 5' and produces bright green pods that are up to 8" long. Perkins Long Pod is an early maturing okra that should be harvested at 3-5" in length for most crisp, tender pods. Also known as "Perkins Mammoth Long Pod." 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!