OK3-50
1941 All-America Selections Winner! 58 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Louisiana Green Velvet Okra. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 5 to 8" long spineless, smooth, dark green okra. The okra remains tender when large. They stay tender longer than other varieties, even when they reach 8 inches. Retains its vibrant color when cooked, canned, or frozen, making it excellent for gumbo, frying, grilling, stews, and processing. This variety does well in high-temperature, high-humidity regions. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety developed and released in the 1940s by Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 675127. A variety from the USA.