
Seeds by Design
Okra - Lousiana Velvet Green
55 - 65 days to maturity. 1941 AAS Winner. Abelmoschus esculentus.
This 1941 AAS winner is large standing between 5 and 8 feet tall. It thrives in heat and humidity and needs 2 solid months of true southern summer weather. Plants produce yellow blooms and dark green pods with oak shaped leaves. They are strong and produce productive yields. These pods are good for processing and grow to 8 inches, but should be harvested prematurely. They are dark green, round, slender and spineless.