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Emerald Green Velvet Okra Seeds

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Emerald Green Velvet Okra
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55 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Emerald Green Velvet Okra. The plant produces heavy yields of 6 to 8" long, dark green okra. The pods are thick-walled, smooth, tender, and spineless, remaining tender even when very large. They are best harvested when 4" long. The okra retains its color when frozen or canned. Perfect for soups, stews, fried, or boiled. Also known as Emerald Okra. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A 1950 heirloom variety developed by the Campbell Soup Company, Riverton, New Jersey, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 675122. A variety from the USA.

 

Lot No: 102769

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 09/2025

 

Seeds Per Pound: 8,000

 

Plant Height: 4 to 8 ft Tall

 

Planting Season: Spring

 

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

 

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Okra Abelmoschus esculentus

 
Seed DepthSoil Temp. for GerminationDays to GerminationSunlight RequirementsPlanting Time
1/2" - 1"60 F7 to 14 daysFull Sun Spring
USDA Hardiness ZoneSeed SpacingRow SpacingSpace After ThinningDays to Harvest
N/A 3 to 4"24 - 30" 20"50 - 75 days
Okra Planting Information:

Okra originated from Egypt and Ethiopia, where it grows wild. It is a traditional vegetable that is grown in the South. Five or six plants can produce enough for a small family. Okra will grow in almost any soil where the soil temperature is 60°F. It tolerates hot and humid summers. Plants should be grown in warm areas and receive plenty of sunlight. Okra can be grown directly in the garden, but should be started indoors if you have a short growing season. Plant your seeds indoors 30 days before transplanting in the garden. Okra is known for its poor germination rate, so plant a sufficient number of seeds. Keep weeded, but do not disturb roots. Plants can grow 2 to 8 ft tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile, slightly alkaline soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch and grass clippings, or straw, around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

It is best if the soil dries between watering. It can tolerate drought, but will not thrive in wet conditions.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro every 2 weeks.

Harvest Tips:

Cut okra when pods are 2 - 4" in length, or the pods may become tough.

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David | 9/15/2014 7:42 AM
I haven't grown every type of okra, but when compared to Clemson Spineless, Cowhorn or the Burgandee types, this one has no equal.  The plants usually stay smaller and more compact, and the real treat is the eating!  I let the pods get to about 6" on average before popping them off the plant, and the knife just slides through them!  Even at 9" or so, most are still tender and have a great flavor.  I'm done searching for a great okra!!!
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