Perkins Long Pod Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Perkins Long Pod Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a long and tall Southern heirloom variety that can reach a height of 5 feet and produces bright green pods that can be up to 8 inches long "a long time Perkins Long Pod is an early maturing okra variety that should be harvested between the ages of 3 and 5 "Most crisp, tender pods are around an inch in length. This okra is great for canning, pickling, and chopping into chunks for gumbo or stews.
Botanical Name : Abelmoschus esculentus
Common name : Perkins Long Pod Okra
Size at maturity : 5”-8”
Days to maturity : 55-65
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Summer, spring
Sowing method : direct sow, indoor sow
Planting depth : ½”
Plant spacing : 12”-18”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 500