Long Pod Perkins Okra
Long Pod Perkins Okra
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Long Pod Perkins is a highly productive okra producing long 6-inch pods on tall 5-foot plants. A delicious, classic Southern variety and a must-grow for gumbo and jambalaya lovers.
At a glance
- Type: Heirloom okra
- Pod length: About 6 inches
- Plant height: Around 5 feet
- Yield: Highly productive
- Sun: Full sun, loves heat
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Gumbo and jambalaya
- Frying and roasting
- Pickling
- Soups and stews
- Warm-climate gardens
How to grow
Direct sow after the last frost in full sun once the soil is warm, as okra loves heat. Harvest pods young at around 6 inches every day or two, since they toughen quickly. Frequent picking keeps the tall plants producing all season.
Flavor profile
Mild and grassy with the classic tender okra texture that thickens stews beautifully.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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