Okra Emerald Green Velvet is a storied heirloom originating from Campbell Soup Company's 1950 breeding program, earning enduring popularity among Southern gardeners through decades of reliable performance and exceptional culinary versatility. This non-GMO variety produces compact 5-6 foot plants that generate impressive yields of distinctive dark green, tapered round pods with a characteristic velvety texture and complete spinelessness—eliminating the irritating spines that challenge handling on many okra varieties. The superior pod quality and abundant productivity make Emerald Green Velvet a cornerstone variety for serious okra cultivation. Heat tolerance is a defining characteristic, with this variety thriving under the intense summer temperatures that challenge most vegetable crops. The vigorous plant growth and consistent pod production even during extreme heat stress make it invaluable for Southern regions and warm climates where okra cultivation is essential. The variety's early maturity ensures productive harvests before autumn temperatures decline. Culinary versatility distinguishes Emerald Green Velvet from single-purpose okra varieties. The tender pods excel in traditional Southern preparations—soups, stews, and gumbos—while performing equally well fried, boiled, canned, or frozen for season-long enjoyment. Optimal harvest at 3-4 inches ensures maximum tenderness and superior flavor development, though larger pods remain usable for processing applications. Expect mature, productive plants in approximately 62 days, with germination rates of approximately 80% or better ensuring reliable establishment. With 100 seeds per packet, non-GMO certification, and our commitment to sustainable cultivation and environmentally responsible, recyclable packaging, Emerald Green Velvet offers comprehensive value for gardeners seeking legendary Southern okra performance and exceptional culinary quality across diverse preparation methods.

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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.

Freshly Packed: These okra seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.