Okra Texas Hill Country Red is a premium heirloom variety that delivers authentic Texas gardening heritage. These vigorous plants reach 4–6 feet tall and produce distinctive bronze-red pods measuring 3 inches, prized for their rich, complex okra flavor that surpasses modern hybrids. Harvest-ready pods within 70 days of planting. The bronze-red coloring extends beyond aesthetics; it indicates higher anthocyanin content and deeper flavor complexity that makes these pods exceptional for traditional Southern cooking, pickling, and fresh harvest applications. Whether you're building a heritage seed library or seeking culinary distinction in your garden, this variety combines proven performance with the satisfaction of growing seeds that have thrived in Texas gardens for generations.

Germination Rate: 81%. Test Date: 3/26. TLM.

Order today and grow your own fresh okra in your spring and fall gardens.

David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality okra seeds since 2009.

David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program.

We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing okra in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.